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Antimicrobials
Low
Good (70 to 90%)
$0.15/day
500-1000mg po TID
Therapy of Streptococcal and Enterococcal infections as well as susceptible gram negative infections.
Commonly used for upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections.
Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)
Note EBV related rash
Cytopenias
Allopurinol - increased rash
OPEN BENEFIT No prescribing restrictions
EH Prescribing Restrictions None
Capsules may be opened and administered via NG tube; Liquid also available
Antimicrobial class: Aminopenicillin
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Moderate
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic