Penicillins include-

Natural- Penicillin G, Penicillin V

Penicillase -Resistent- Cloxacillin, Docloxacillin, Methicillin, Nafacillin, Oxacillin

Aminopenicillins- Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate, Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactum, Becampicillin

Extended spectrum- Carbenicilin, Mezlocillin, Piperacillin.Tazobactam sodium, Ticarcillin, Ticarcillin/Potassium clavulanate

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Probenecid reduces urinary execretion of benzathine penicillins.This may be of benefit when high concentrations are required in the blood.

Natural- Penicillin G, Penicillin V

Penicillase -Resistent- Cloxacillin, Docloxacillin, Methicillin, Nafacillin, Oxacillin

Aminopenicillins- Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate, Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactum, Becampicillin

Extended spectrum- Carbenicilin, Mezlocillin, Piperacillin.Tazobactam sodium, Ticarcillin, Ticarcillin/Potassium clavulanate

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Anaphylactic reaction.

Allergic reaction(urticaria, painful swollen joints, slight fever, itching),

GI upsets, interferes with urinary tests for proteins, sugar, oestrogen, 17 keta-steroids & 17 hydroxycorticosteroids, serum tests foruric acids, folate and serum electrophoresis.

Penicillin sensitivity.Pencomb not recommended for meningitis, endocarditis & acute peritonitis.

Special precautions:

Sensitivity tests should be carried out before each injection.

Do not inject near artery or vein.Keep handy drugs for countering allergic reactions. Neonates.

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