Question 1

is vancomyocin in the the penicillin family?

Accepted Answer

No: These are two entirely different classes of antibiotics and not even remotely related.

Question 2

what is vancomycin best used for?

Accepted Answer

Gram positive infs.: Vancomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat gram positive infections usually caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus species.  It is most commonly used to treat MRSA and clostridium difficile colitis.

Question 3

can you dink while taking penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem taking penicillin class antibiotics with alcohol but keep it in moderation.  If you have a significant infection it would be best to abstain until the infection has resolved.

Question 4

what drugs has penicillin resulted in?

Accepted Answer

Virtually all!: All modern antibiotics were developed based on the success of Penicillin, but they are not all considered the same class as penicillin.

Question 5

what is penicillin usually prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Any infection that is susceptible to it. In recent history, penicillin is used either for strep infections or syphilis.

Question 6

if you took 3 penicillin would you be oka or would you overdose

Accepted Answer

OK: Thankfully, if you took 3 penicillin you don't need to go to the ER or call poison control.  Depending on the strength of penicillin, sometimes it is dosed to take 4 times a day (not all at once), but if you accidentally took them all at once you still won't "overdose" - might get a stomach ache or diarrhea, but no OD. Still, always take your meds as prescribed!!!

Question 7

is vancomycin sulfur-based?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur in vancomycin: Look up in wikipedia and if you see an S in the diagram of the structure.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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