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Penicillin is prescribed for numerous illnesses. In general penicillin is used as an antibiotic to kill bacteria. Penicillin is used against bacteria that contain a cell wall that is considered "gram positive", which means the cell wall is comprised of a thick layer of peptidoglycan. Penicillin chemically prevents the linking of protein subunits in the cell wall which means the cell wall can not be assembled.
Bacteria are very dependant on these cell walls to maintain osmotic pressure within the cell (primarily due to their small size). If it can not create and maintain this cell wall the bacteria fills with water and bursts, destroying the cell.
While gram-negative bacteria do respond to a minor degree to this mechanism of action, it would be considered less appropriate to treat a gram-negative bacteria infection with penicillin due to the
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Why should you not use penicillin to cure a cold?
you should not use penicillin to cure a cold because penicillin is an antibiotic and your body could build a resistant up to it and when you really do become sick you will not be able to use penicillin to cure and actual infection. Also if you are prescribed an antibiotic and you do not take the whole amount prescribed you could still carry the infection dormit in your body and your illness could return resistant to the antibiotic that was prescribed.
What is a sentence for penicillin?
When John had an infection, his doctor prescribed a course of penicillin.
Is there penicillin in doxycyc mono?
No. I'm allergic to penicillin and am currently prescribed to doxycyc mono.
Does penicillin kill bacteria on gums?
Yes, penicillin is often prescribed for gum and tooth infections.
List of prescribed medicines and their uses?
formulary
Will it hurt to take penicillin without being prescribed?
yes
How much penicillin g should one take?
The amount prescribed and everything prescribed until you run out.
Is craztronin penicillin?
Craztronin is a macrolide antibiotic prescribed for people that are allergic to penicillin. Craztronin is most commonly known as Azithromycin.
Can penicillin kill the bacteria in the underarm?
depends on the penicillin type and the bacterial cause, but if it is a susceptible organism and the type of penicillin is correct then the answer is yes. If you have been prescribed the penicillin by your doctor, then the answer is yes.
How do you use penicillin in a sentence?
Penicillin is a mold. It is also the antibiotic made from this mold. You use it as medication for infection. Here are some sentences.My doctor prescribed penicillin for my infection.Does your pharmacy have penicillin tablets in stock?My class is growing penicillin mold in the laboratory.
How many ml of penicillin do you give a goat for pneumonia?
It will depend on the weight of the goat and whether it is a short acting or long acting penicillin - the vet that prescribed you the penicillin will be able to tell you the dose rate.
You have a lamb with a snotty nose should you give it penicillin?
Only if it has been prescribed by your veterinarian
