Penicillins

Allergy to penicillin, allergy to cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction

Bactericidal

Hypersensitivity reaction, anaphylaxis, increased risk of cross sensitivity to other beta lactam antibiotics, renal impairment, N/V/D

Monitor for allergy

Penicillin, nafcillin, amoxicillin (amoxil), amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin), piperacillin-tazobactam (Zosyn)

Prevention & treatment of infections caused by gram positive bacteria