Penicillins

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DrugDescription
AmoxicillinAmoxicillin is a penicillin derivative that is commonly used to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections.
Amoxicillin-clavulanateThe combination of the penicillin derivative amoxicillin and clavulanate is effective in treating respiratory and urinary infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to amoxicillin.
AmpicillinAmpicillin is a penicillin derivative that is used to treat respiratory, urinary, skin and intestinal infections.
Ampicillin- SulbactamThe combination of the penicillin derivative ampicillin with sulbactam is effective in treating bacterial infections that are resistant to ampicillin.
CloxacillinCloxacillin is a penicillin derivative that can be taken orally or is administered as an injection. It has to be taken four times a day.
DicloxacillinDicloxacillin is an oral penicillin that is commonly used to treat bacterial skin infections.
FlucloxacillinFlucloxacillin is a penicillin derivative that can be taken orally or is administered as an injection. It has to be taken four times a day.
Ticarcillin-clavulanateThe combination of the penicillin derivative ticarcillin along with clavulanate is used to treat serious bacterial infections. It is available as an intravenous infusion.

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