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Which penicillins must be given on an empty stomach?
Which penicillins must be given on an empty stomach?
- Cloxacillin
- Amoxicillin
- Ampicillin
- Flucloxacillin (correct)
What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
- Hypersensitivity causing rashes and anaphylaxis (correct)
- Dizziness and headache
- Insomnia
- Nausea and vomiting
What is the function of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
What is the function of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
- Inactivates beta-lactamases (correct)
- Enhances the antibiotic effect of amoxicillin
- Targets gram-negative bacteria
- Reduces the risk of hypersensitivity reactions
Which dosage form of co-amoxiclav is given for intravenous injection only?
Which dosage form of co-amoxiclav is given for intravenous injection only?
What is the primary purpose of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid combinations?
What is the primary purpose of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid combinations?
Which of the following is an example of a natural penicillin?
Which of the following is an example of a natural penicillin?
What is the primary function of penicillinase-resistant penicillins?
What is the primary function of penicillinase-resistant penicillins?
Which combination is given twice daily and available in a 457(400 + 57) suspension dosage form?
Which combination is given twice daily and available in a 457(400 + 57) suspension dosage form?
Which of the following penicillins should be administered on an empty stomach?
Which of the following penicillins should be administered on an empty stomach?
What is the mechanism of action of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
What is the mechanism of action of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
What is the primary function of beta-lactamase inhibitor in co-amoxiclav?
What is the primary function of beta-lactamase inhibitor in co-amoxiclav?
Which penicillin group is effective against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria?
Which penicillin group is effective against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria?
What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
Which penicillin must be given on an empty stomach?
Which penicillin must be given on an empty stomach?
Which combination is available in a 156 (125 + 31) suspension dosage form for twice daily administration?
Which combination is available in a 156 (125 + 31) suspension dosage form for twice daily administration?
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