
Empiric Antimicrobials used in Hospital
Emiric Antimicrobials in Hospital Written by – Dr Andrew Lam Penicillins MoA: Beta lactam ring binds to Penicillin Binding Protein (PBP) on cell walls. As a result, they prevent cross-linking and cell wall synthesis leading to cell death Benzylpenicillin – Narrow Spectrum: Streptococcus, Listeria, Syphilis Flucloxacillin – MSSA Addition of […]