BIOL 3051 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Group A Streptococcal Infection, Syringe
6 May 2020
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Practice: name, strength and dosage form of medication, indication, instructions. How it"s treated (e. g. relaxes abdominal muslces) (family of drug e. g. beta blocker) When to take the dose, average length of therapy if possible. What to do if you miss a dose. Information to be discussed with patient: name, strength and dosage form of medication. Penicillin belongs to the family of medications known as antibiotics. Penicillin is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat certain throat, respiratory tract, and skin infections. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria that cause the infection. Manufacturer"s labeling: 500 mg 3-4 times daily for 10 days. Acute treatment, group a streptococci (idsa guidelines): 250 mg 4 times daily or 500 mg twice. Children 27 kg: 250 mg 2-3 times daily for 10 days, max 750mg/day. Children >27 kg and adolescents: 500 mg 2-3 times daily for 10 days; in adolescents,
