96 Questions
What is the trade name of the combination of PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine?
Bicillin C-R
What is the name of the potassium salt of Penicillin G?
Potassium Penicillin G
What is the name of the sodium salt of Penicillin G?
Sodium Penicillin G
What is the trade name of Penicillin V Potassium?
Penicillin VK
What is the benzathine salt of Penicillin G?
PCN G Benzathine
What is the classification of Penicillin G and Penicillin V?
Natural and Natural
What is the purpose of the different salts of Penicillin G?
To improve the pharmacokinetics
Which of the following is a combination of two Penicillin G salts?
Bicillin C-R
What is the difference between Penicillin G and Penicillin V?
Chemical structure
Which of the following is not a salt of Penicillin G?
Penicillin V Potassium
What is the common classification of Penicillin G and Penicillin V?
Natural penicillins
What is the distinguishing feature of PCN G Benzathine?
It is a slow-release preparation
What is the difference between Penicillin VK and Penicillin V?
VK is a brand name, while V is a generic name
What is the relation between PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine in Bicillin C-R?
They are combined in a single preparation
What is the purpose of having different salts of Penicillin G?
To alter its pharmacokinetic properties
What is the classification of Nafcillin?
Penicillin (Anti-Staphylococcal)
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Cefepime?
Cephalosporins (3rd generation)
What is the trade name of the combination of PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine?
Bicillin C-R
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Aztreonam?
Monobactams
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Vancomycin?
Glycopeptides
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Imipenem?
Carbapenems
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Metronidazole?
Nitroimidazoles
What is the generic name of the medication with the trade name Spectracef?
Cefditoren pivoxil
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Lefamulin?
Pleuromutilins
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Piperacillin/Tazobactam?
Penicillins (Extended-spectrum or Anti-pseudomonal)
Which of the following is an example of a 4th generation Cephalosporin?
Cefepime
What is the trade name of the combination antibiotic that consists of Piperacillin and Tazobactam?
Zosyn
Which antibiotic is classified as a Monobactam?
Aztreonam
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of Imipenem and Cilastatin?
Primaxin
Which of the following is a 5th generation Cephalosporin?
Ceftaroline fosamil
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Vancomycin?
Glycopeptides
Which antibiotic is classified as a Glycolipopeptide?
Telavancin
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of Piperacillin and Tazobactam?
Zosyn
Which of the following is an example of a Nitroimidazole antibiotic?
All of the above
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Lefamulin?
Pleuromutilins
Which antibiotic is classified as a 1st generation Cephalosporin?
Cefazolin
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of Piperacillin and Tazobactam?
Zosyn
Which antibiotic is classified as a Lipopeptide?
Daptomycin
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of Imipenem and Cilastatin?
Primaxin
Which antibiotic is classified as a Monobactam?
Aztreonam
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of Ampicillin and Sulbactam?
Unasyn
Which antibiotic is classified as a 5th generation Cephalosporin?
Ceftaroline fosamil
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine?
Bicillin-CR
Which antibiotic is classified as a Carbapenem?
Ertapenem
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains Metronidazole?
Flagyl
Which of the following penicillins is an extended-spectrum antibiotic?
Piperacillin
What is the classification of Cefotaxime?
3rd generation Cephalosporin
Which of the following antibiotics is a Lipopeptide?
Daptomycin
What is the classification of Imipenem?
Carbapenem
Which of the following antibiotics is a Glycopeptide?
Vancomycin
What is the classification of Aztreonam?
Monobactam
Which of the following antibiotics is a Nitroimidazole?
Metronidazole
What is the classification of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam?
4th generation Cephalosporin
Which of the following antibiotics is a Glycolipopeptide?
Dalbavancin
What is the classification of Lefamulin?
Pleuromutilin
Which of the following antibiotics is a Carbapenem?
Meropenem
Which class of antibiotics includes Aztreonam?
Monobactams
What is the trade name of the combination antibiotic containing Piperacillin and Tazobactam?
Zosyn
Which of the following antibiotics is classified as a 3rd generation Cephalosporin?
Cefotaxime
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Lefamulin?
Pleuromutilins
Which antibiotic is classified as a Glycolipopeptide?
Telavancin
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of Imipenem and Cilastatin?
Primaxin
Which of the following antibiotics is a Nitroimidazole?
Metronidazole
What is the classification of Cefotaxime?
3rd generation Cephalosporin
Which antibiotic is classified as a Lipopeptide?
Daptomycin
What is the trade name of the antibiotic that contains the combination of PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine?
Bicillin C-R
What is the classification of Penicillins that include Piperacillin?
Extended-spectrum or Anti-pseudomonal
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Cefotaxime?
3rd generation Cephalosporins
What is the classification of antibiotics that includes Lefamulin?
Pleuromutilins
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Aztreonam?
Monobactams
What is the classification of antibiotics that includes Vancomycin?
Glycopeptides
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Imipenem?
Carbapenems
What is the classification of Metronidazole?
Nitroimidazoles
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Cefepime?
4th generation Cephalosporins
What is the classification of Dalbavancin?
Glycolipopeptides
What is the category of antibiotics that includes Piperacillin/Tazobactam?
Extended-spectrum or Anti-pseudomonal Penicillins
What type of antibiotic is Penicillin G?
Natural
What is the classification of Nafcillin?
Anti-Staphylococcal
What is the combination of Piperacillin and Tazobactam?
Zosyn
What type of antibiotic is Aztreonam?
Monobactam
What is the classification of Cephalexin?
1st generation Cephalosporin
What type of antibiotic is Vancomycin?
Glycopeptide
What is the classification of Cefotaxime?
3rd generation Cephalosporin
What type of antibiotic is Lefamulin?
Pleuromutilin
What is the classification of Imipenem?
Carbapenem
What type of antibiotic is Metronidazole?
Nitroimidazole
What is the classification of Penicillin G?
Natural
Which of the following is an example of a 3rd generation Cephalosporin?
Cefotaxime
What is the classification of Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid?
Extended-spectrum
Which antibiotic is classified as a Glycolipopeptide?
Dalbavancin
What is the classification of Ampicillin/Sulbactam?
Aminopenicillin
Which of the following is an example of a Monobactam?
Aztreonam
What is the classification of Cefepime?
4th generation Cephalosporin
Which antibiotic is classified as a Carbapenem?
Doripenem
What is the classification of Cephalexin?
1st generation Cephalosporin
Which antibiotic is classified as a Nitroimidazole?
Metronidazole
Study Notes
Cell Wall Agents: Penicillins (Natural)
- Penicillin G is a type of natural penicillin, available in two forms: potassium salt (Pfizerpen) and sodium salt.
- PCN G Benzathine is a type of penicillin, sold under the brand name Bicillin-LA.
- PCN G Procaine is another type of penicillin.
- Bicillin C-R is a combination of PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine.
- Penicillin V is available in potassium or phenoxymethyl forms, sold under the brand name Penicillin VK.
Cell Wall Agents: Penicillins (Natural)
- Penicillin G is a type of natural penicillin, available in two forms: potassium salt (Pfizerpen) and sodium salt.
- PCN G Benzathine is a type of penicillin, sold under the brand name Bicillin-LA.
- PCN G Procaine is another type of penicillin.
- Bicillin C-R is a combination of PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine.
- Penicillin V is available in potassium or phenoxymethyl forms, sold under the brand name Penicillin VK.
Cell Wall Agents: Penicillins (Natural)
- Penicillin G is a type of natural penicillin, available in two forms: potassium salt (Pfizerpen) and sodium salt.
- PCN G Benzathine is a type of penicillin, sold under the brand name Bicillin-LA.
- PCN G Procaine is another type of penicillin.
- Bicillin C-R is a combination of PCN G Procaine and PCN G Benzathine.
- Penicillin V is available in potassium or phenoxymethyl forms, sold under the brand name Penicillin VK.
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Penicillins
- Natural penicillins include Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V Potassium or Phenoxymethyl Penicillin
- Aminopenicillins include Ampicillin, Ampicillin/Sulbactam, Amoxicillin, and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
- Anti-staphylococcal penicillins include Nafcillin, Oxacillin, and Dicloxacillin
- Extended-spectrum or anti-pseudomonal penicillins include Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, and Ticarcillin/Clavulanic Acid
- Sulbactam/Durlobactam is another type of penicillin
Monobactams
- Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic
Cephalosporins
- 1st generation cephalosporins include Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, and Cephalexin
- 2nd generation cephalosporins include Cefoxitin, Cefotetan disodium, Cefuroxime, and Cefaclor
- 3rd generation cephalosporins include Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftazidime/Avibactam, Cetriaxone, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam, Cefdinir, Cefditoren pivoxil, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime proxetil, and Ceftibuten
- 4th generation cephalosporin is Cefepime
- 5th generation cephalosporin is Ceftaroline fosamil
Carbapenems
- Carbapenems include Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Meropenem, Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam, and Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Glycopeptides
- Glycopeptides include Vancomycin
Lipopeptides
- Lipopeptide is Daptomycin
Glycolipopeptides
- Glycolipopeptides include Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, and Telavancin
Miscellaneous Agents
- Pleuromutilin is Lefamulin
- Nitroimidazoles include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Benznidazole, Secnidazole, and Triclabendazole
Natural penicillins types, forms, and brands, including Penicillin G, PCN G Benzathine, PCN G Procaine, and Penicillin V.
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