Indication
Penicillins are not used as first line treatment for this type of infection.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Penicillin can cause these GI effects. (Name 2)
What are abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastritis, nausea, or vomiting?
Patients should complete this much of their antibiotic course.
What is the full course?
Penicillin completely kills off bacteria, meaning that it is this kind of medication.
This bacteria is the main cause of skin infections that are treated with penicillin.
What is Staphylococcus aureus?
Confusion, twitching, dysphasia, and seizures would indicate side effects to this nervous system.
What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
Patients should report to their care provider immediately if they experience these conditions.
What is a rash or difficulty breathing.
Penicillins are derived from this.
What is penicillium mold?
Penicillin can be used with this drug class to enhance effectiveness.
What are beta-lactamase inhibitors?
Changes in urination and swelling in the feet, ankles, and hands would indicate this side effect.
What is nephropathy, or deterioration of kidney function?
Patients should plan for follow up testing this long after initial treatment to assess effectiveness.
What is 3 to 6 months?
Penicillins have similar structures to this drug class, causing adverse reactions in some patients.
What are cephalosporins?