What is Staphcillin used for?

Uses for Staphcillin Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.

What are the different classes of penicillin?

The penicillins are the most commonly used antibiotics in pediatrics and can be divided broadly into four different groups: (1) natural penicillins, (2) penicillinase-stable penicillins, (3) aminopenicillins, and (4) extended-spectrum penicillins.

What are the two types of penicillin?

What are examples of penicillin antibiotics available in the US?

• penicillin V.
• penicillin G (Pfizerpen, Permapen)
• amoxicillin (Amoxil)
• amoxicillin/clavulonate (Augmentin)
• ampicillin (Unasyn)
• nafcillin (Nallpen)
• oxacillin (Bactocill)
• dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen are discontinued brands in the US; generic is available)

What is the difference between penicillin V and G?

Penicillin G is a natural penicillin that is produced directly from fermentation of Penicillium crysogenum. Penicillin V is a derivative of penicillin G and because of similarities in spectrum of activity, is considered a natural penicillin.

Which is the oral form of penicillin for antistaphylococcal?

All antistaphylococcal penicillins have oral dose forms. Some have IV/IM and intramammary (VM) forms. Penicillinase-resistant (antistaphylococcal) penicillins include the classical compound methicillin, widely used in senstivity testing for this group, and nafcillin.

Which is better for Staphylococcus penicillin G or vancomycin?

Resistance (stemming from changes in the penicillin binding proteins) to methicillin is growing among staphylococci and one should use vancomycin as a substitute when necessary. Penicillin G is much more effective against non-beta-lactamase producing staphylococci and is preferred over the antistaphylococcal derivatives.

What is the major therapeutic class code for 0300?

Major Therapeutic Class Code Therapeutic Subclass Code Drug Name Code Drug Name 0300

Why are carbencillin and penicillin used parenterally?

Except for carbencillin, the reason most of these drugs are used parenterally is that they are poorly absorbed orally rather than because they are destroyed by gastric acidity. All of these drugs are sensitive to beta-lactamase destruction.