Question 1

does penicillin inhibit e. coli bacterial growth?

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Most do.: Although there are e. Coli that are resistant to all penicillin-type antimicrobials, these exist mostly in hospitals.  Without the antimicrobial pressure in the health care setting, most e. Coli are quite sensitive to most penicillins even ampicillin.  Even though penicillin itself is not very useful for e. Coli, really high doses in the "old days"  worked.

Question 2

my urine culture showed an e coli resistant to penicillin and ampicillin, why did the doc prescribed me cefixime that is related to penicillin

Accepted Answer

Don't know: Your dr obviously checked drug sensitivities from turine culture. Cefixime is a 3rd generation cephalosporin & a very effective antibiotic, not related to penicillin. However, cross resistance between penicillin & 1st generation cephalosporins like Keflex is common. Wonder why dr didn't prescribe macrodantin, Bactrim or cipro, (ciprofloxacin) all 3 v effective & much cheaper. Possibly your e. Coli v resistant?

Question 3

what is penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Penicillin is one of the first antibiotic ever developed to treat infection.  Unfortunately, due to it's widespread and indiscriminate use, many bacteria became resistant to this great antibiotic.   
Today we still use it to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria sensitive to penicillin.

Question 4

is doxicycicline a penicillin derivative?

Accepted Answer

No: They're not related.

Question 5

can penicillin cure trich?

Accepted Answer

Nope!: According to the centers for disease control, trichomoniasis should be treated with Metronidazole or tinidazole. Penicillin will not cure trichomoniasis. 
For more info on stds, safer sex, std testing, visit www.Sexualhealth.Com.

Question 6

do penicillin cure gonnorhea ?

Accepted Answer

Not for decades: Penicillin was once a good cure for many infections like staph and gonorrhea. However germs mutate and sometimes become resistant. By the late 1970's the strains of penicillin resistant gonorrhea had become so common that penicillin use was no longer considered a proper selection to treat such an important infection. Other medications were developed that work effectively.

Question 7

what can penicillin do with mvp?

Accepted Answer

MVP: Pcn used to be used as a prophylactic anti biotic for mvp to prevent SBE .  How ever present recommendations are that there is no need for anti biotic prophylaxis for simple  mvp  and as such pcn usage for mvp has been discontinued.

Question 8

what are side effects of penicillin?

Accepted Answer

many: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking this medication. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed.

Question 9

can i take penicillin for parotiditis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That could be used, assuring it is up to date, not expired, and rx'd by a dr. or health care provider.

Question 10

can you buy penicillin via the internet?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a prescription. Unless seen or discussed with a doctor (including telemedicine), you can't get it.

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