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narrow range (affects ony gram positive)
and resistance bacterial growth
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∙ 9y agoPenicillin is an antibiotic. Penicillin treats and prevents only bacterial infections, it will not work for viral infections.
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∙ 14y agoA homeopathic medicine. See the link for more details
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∙ 15y agoPenicillin is medicine
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∙ 14y agopenecillion is a medication
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Are there different types of penicillins?
There are several types of penicillins, each used to treat different kinds of infections.
Where is penicillins habitat?
sargasso sea
How are penicillins made available?
Penicillins are available only with a physician's prescription. They are sold in capsule, tablet (regular and chewable), liquid, and injectable forms.
What were the first true antibiotics used against pathogenic bacteria?
penicillins
How is semi -synthetic penicillins and natural penicillins alike?
it is one of the following... you will need to research it more a-they are both broad spectrum b-both based on B-lactam rings Just a student myself... take it for what its worth
Does penicillin inhibit growth of Pseudomonas?
Yes and no. Pseudomonas is sensitive to Penicillin however more of these bacterium are becoming resistant. Your best bet would be to use an antipseudomonal penicillins which are pretty much expanded spectrum penicillins like cephalosporins.
Is there anything that interacts with amoxacilian?
Yes, tetracycline antibiotics interact with amoxicillin and other penicillins.
What is the classifications of Amoxil?
Amoxil (amoxicillin) belongs to the penicillins, of which belong to the beta-lactam family of antibiotics.
What is notable about Aminopenicillins?
Aminopenicillins such as ampicillin and amoxicillin have an extended spectrum of action compared with the natural penicillins
Semisynthetic are more effective than natural penicillin?
Yes, because the semi-synthetic penicillin contains additional feature in its side chain which some how protects the beta-lactam moiety from beta-lactamenase, an enzyme which works against the beta-lactam moiety of natural penicillin.
Which class of antibiotics has a specific ring structure within their molecules known as the beta-lactam?
It's penicillins
Which drugs class should have the dosage adjusted according to plasma concentrations?
i kind of think penicillins i am not sure
