Penicillin G benzathine: Difference between revisions
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'''Penicillin''' (sometimes abbreviated '''PCN''') refers to a group of [[beta-lactam antibiotic]]s used in the treatment of [[bacteria]]l infections caused by susceptible, usually [[Gram-positive]], organisms. The name “penicillin” can also be used in reference to a specific member of the penicillin group [[Penam]] Skeleton, which has the molecular formula R-C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>11</sub>N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>S, where R is a variable [[side chain]]. | |||
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Revision as of 18:50, 30 December 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
Overview
Penicillin (sometimes abbreviated PCN) refers to a group of beta-lactam antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually Gram-positive, organisms. The name “penicillin” can also be used in reference to a specific member of the penicillin group Penam Skeleton, which has the molecular formula R-C9H11N2O4S, where R is a variable side chain.
Category
US Brand Names
BICILLIN L-A®
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Overdosage | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | Compatibility, Reconstitution, and Stability | Directions For Use | How Supplied | Labels and Packages
Mechanism of Action
Penicillin G exerts a bactericidal action against penicillin-susceptible microorganisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of biosynthesis of cell-wall peptidoglycan, rendering the cell wall osmotically unstable.[1]
References
- ↑ "BICILLIN L-A (PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE) INJECTION, SUSPENSION [A-S MEDICATION SOLUTIONS LLC]". Text " accessdate" ignored (help)