What is Penicillin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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Penicillins are a type of antibiotics; the major differences among the penicillins is the range of bacteria against which they are active. The broad spectrum penicillins are distinguished by their activity against gram-negative bacilli. Two broad spectrum penicllins are ampicillin, amoxicillin.
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How do members experience Penicillin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 111 | 10 | |
| Tonsillitis | 37 | 1 | |
| Strep throat | 13 | 1 | |
| Prevent infection | 10 | 4 | |
| Graft versus host disease | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Anaphylaxis | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Chest congestion | 1 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 21 |
Member evaluations
Sandallia
evaluated on Mar 25, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
rachenitsa
evaluated on Aug 15, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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