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Which penicillins must be given on an empty stomach?
Which penicillins must be given on an empty stomach?
What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
What is the function of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
What is the function of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
Which dosage form of co-amoxiclav is given for intravenous injection only?
Which dosage form of co-amoxiclav is given for intravenous injection only?
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What is the primary purpose of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid combinations?
What is the primary purpose of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid combinations?
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Which of the following is an example of a natural penicillin?
Which of the following is an example of a natural penicillin?
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What is the primary function of penicillinase-resistant penicillins?
What is the primary function of penicillinase-resistant penicillins?
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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?
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Which of the following penicillins should be administered on an empty stomach?
Which of the following penicillins should be administered on an empty stomach?
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What is the mechanism of action of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
What is the mechanism of action of clavulanic acid in co-amoxiclav?
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What is the primary function of beta-lactamase inhibitor in co-amoxiclav?
What is the primary function of beta-lactamase inhibitor in co-amoxiclav?
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Which penicillin group is effective against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria?
Which penicillin group is effective against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria?
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What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
What is the most important side-effect of penicillins?
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Which penicillin must be given on an empty stomach?
Which penicillin must be given on an empty stomach?
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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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