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My Drug is penicillin Please do not copy charts/drug information directly from sources . Put them in your own format. I have included a sample chart that I used in the past. Feel free to use or modify based on your learning needs. The left side of the chart includes what students need to know about the medication. On the right side, place the information that you retrieve there. For any references that you use, make sure that they are evidence-based and current.

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Medication: Penicillin

Classification: Beta-lactam antibiotic, specifically a penicillin class antibiotic.

Mechanism of Action: Penicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis and death. It is especially effective against gram-positive bacteria by disrupting peptidoglycan cross-linking.

Side Effects: Common side effects include allergic reactions (rashes, hives, anaphylaxis), gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and oral candidiasis. Less common but serious reactions can include blood dyscrasias, such as eosinophilia and hemolytic anemia.

Adverse/Life Threatening Side Effects: Anaphylactic reactions are life-threatening and require immediate medical intervention. Other serious effects include Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and significant hematological reactions like agranulocytosis.

Lab Values to Monitor: Patients should be monitored for signs of allergic reactions. In those on prolonged therapy or with renal impairment, renal function tests (BUN, serum creatinine) and complete blood counts (CBC) should be periodically checked to detect hematologic toxicity.

Frequency of Lab Monitoring: For standard therapy, routine labs are not necessary; however, for long-term use or in cases with adverse reactions, CBC and renal function tests should be checked every 1-2 weeks or as clinically indicated.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Penicillin may interact with other medications such as methotrexate (risk of toxicity), oral contraceptives (potential decreased efficacy), and aminoglycosides (synergistic effect). It may also interact with herbal products like ginseng or echinacea, which could affect immune responses. Concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs should be approached cautiously.

Patient Education: Patients should be instructed to complete the full course of therapy even if they feel better, to prevent resistance. They should report any signs of allergic reactions immediately. Inform patients about possible gastrointestinal side effects and recommend taking the medication with food if tolerated to reduce stomach upset. Emphasize avoiding alcohol and other contraindicated substances.

Additional Information: Penicillin is often used to treat infections like streptococcal pharyngitis, syphilis, and certain skin infections. It is generally safe when used as prescribed but requires caution in individuals with a history of penicillin allergy. Cross-reactivity can occur with other beta-lactam antibiotics and should be considered when prescribing alternative treatments.

References

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  • American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). Red Book: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 31st ed. American Academy of Pediatrics.
  • Harvey, R. A., et al. (2019). Pharmacology. 7th Edition. Elsevier.
  • O’Grady, N. P., et al. (2020). Infectious Diseases Society of America’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 71(3), e13-e54.
  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2021). Antibiotics for the treatment of infections. NICE guidelines.
  • Walker, R., & Whittlesea, C. (2022). Pharmacotherapy principles in antimicrobial selection. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 88(4), 889-902.
  • FDA. (2022). Penicillin: Drug safety communication. U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
  • CDC. (2023). Penicillin allergy: What you should know. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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