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What are the penicillin-class drugs?

Nov 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Penicillin medications include Amoxicillin Capsules, Ampicillin Capsules, Sodium Oxacillin Capsules, Penicillin V Potassium Capsules, and Sodium Carbenicillin for Injection. 1. Amoxicillin Capsules: This is an oral penicillin-class antibiotic with a broad antimicrobial spectrum and bactericidal effects. It is indicated for various infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.

Generally, penicillin medications include Amoxicillin Capsules, Ampicillin Capsules, Phenoxymethylpenicillin Sodium Capsules, Potassium Penicillin V Capsules, and Carbenicillin Sodium for Injection. Details are as follows:

1. Amoxicillin Capsules: This is an oral penicillin antibiotic with a broad antibacterial spectrum and bactericidal effects. It is indicated for various infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and others.

2. Ampicillin Capsules: Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic with activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It can be used to treat infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urethritis, and cystitis caused by susceptible bacteria.

3. Phenoxymethylpenicillin Sodium Capsules: Phenoxymethylpenicillin Sodium is a semisynthetic penicillin resistant to penicillinase. It is mainly used for infections caused by penicillin-resistant staphylococci, such as pneumonia, and skin and soft tissue infections.

4. Potassium Penicillin V Capsules: Potassium Penicillin V is another oral penicillin antibiotic primarily used for mild to moderate infections caused by penicillin-sensitive bacterial strains, such as streptococcal tonsillitis, pharyngitis, scarlet fever, erysipelas, and other diseases.

5. Carbenicillin Sodium for Injection: This is an injectable antibiotic formulation primarily containing Carbenicillin Sodium. It is mainly used to treat various infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, such as sepsis, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, pelvic infections, and soft tissue infections. Additionally, it can be used for systemic infections caused by other susceptible Enterobacteriaceae bacteria.

When using penicillin antibiotics, it is essential to follow the doctor's instructions to ensure safe and effective medication. Close monitoring of the patient's response is necessary, and if adverse reactions such as allergic responses occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and medical attention should be sought.

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