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invented by alaxander Fleming in 1928, a scottish.
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What animals had penicillin tested on them?
Penicillin was developed without animal testing. Later studies showed that penicillin is ineffective in rabbits.
Who further developed Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin?
w00t
What was the scientists name who developed the drug penicillin?
dr Fleming
Was Penicillin G and V developed by sir Alexander Fleming?
it was in 1982
Who developed the vaccination for smallpox?
Edward Jenner
Who was the Australian scientist who was part of the team that developed the drug penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
Who was the Australian scientist who was part of the team that developed the drug penicilan?
The scientist who was part of a team that developed the drug penicillin was "Howard Florey".
Name the team of scientist that developed penicillin?
Its not a team but a single person Edward Jenner.
How does penicillin help us to stay healthy?
Because Fungi class Penicillium produce antibiotic called penicillin that kill bacteria cells. Penicillin are very helpful in treating bacterial diseases and infections. Soon other antibiotic were developed.
What new medicines were developed during World War 2?
There were a number of different medicines developed such as Atabrine to treat malaria ~ see related link below .
If bacteria is resistant to penicillin can you give erythromycin?
Yes, erythromycin is very similar to penicillin, in the types of bacterial infections it can fight. Erythromycin is used in patients who are allergic to penicillin, primarily. But an M.D. could prescribe it to somebody who has developed a tolerance, or to an infection that is penicillin- resistant. Typically, though, a different antibiotic is chosen, given the similarities of the two drugs.
Are there any warnings with penicillin?
There may be an interaction between penicillin and some compounds: birth control pills containing estrogen, chloramphenicol, tetracycline antibiotics, methotrexate, probenecid, colestipol, warfarin... hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions can occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity ... Incompletely developed renal function in newborns may delay elimination of penicillin.
