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Amoxicillin & Ampicillin

Amoxicillin and Ampicillin – Broad-spectrum penicillins. – These antibiotics are referred to as aminopenicillins.

Most common uses

– Gram-positive bacteria, including Enterococci – Key Gram-negative bacteria, including Haemophilus influenzae, Helicobacter pylori, and enteric infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Shigella.

Bacterial resistance

– Susceptible to penicillinase

Adverse effects

– Hypersensitivity reactions – Increased risk of pseudomembranous colitis

Amoxicillin & Ampicillin

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