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Is penicillin an competitive inhibitor?

No, penicillin is not a competitive inhibitor. Penicillin is an antibiotic that works by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to cell death.


Is there penicillin in taravid?

Taravid is a brand name for the antibiotic medication tetracycline, which is not related to penicillin. Tetracycline belongs to a different class of antibiotics and works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Therefore, Taravid does not contain penicillin. If you have concerns about allergies or specific medications, it's best to consult a healthcare professional.


How does penicillin?

Penicillin works by inactivating an enzyme necessary for the cross linking bacterial cell walls.Its given to people who use it and get cured


Is penicillin bacteriocidal?

Yes, penicillin is a beta- lactam antibiotic and it works by inhibiting the formation of peptidoglycan cross-links in the bacterial cell wall Yes, penicillin is a beta- lactam antibiotic and it works by inhibiting the formation of peptidoglycan cross-links in the bacterial cell wall


What type of drug is penicillin?

Penicillin is an antibiotic drug that is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by interfering with the growth of bacteria in the body and is effective against a wide range of bacterial strains.


How Does penicillin work for an abscess tooth?

The best antibiotic for an abscessed tooth can depend on how bad the infection is and which the dentist prefers. Sometimes penicillin is best if the infection is bad. Amoxicillin is part of the penicillin family and is associated with the treatment of abscessed teeth.


What makes penicillin an effective antibiotic?

Works By Preventinq Bacteria , From Makinq Cell Walls .


Does penicillin works against influenza virus?

no, antibiotics kill bacteria/fungi not virus'


Is penicillin a bacteria?

Yes, penicillin prevents the formation of new bacterial cell wall. If a bacteria reproduces, new cell wall cannot be produced and the cell lyses and dies. However penicillin has no effect on a quiescent (non-reproducing) bacteria. Therefore penicillin is also called a bacteriostatic agent (prevents growth of bacteria), which means penicillin does stop bacteria from reproducing.


What headache medicine is best to take with Penicillin?

Penicillin has probably nothing to do with headache medicine. You can take any analgesic without regards to penicillin. Aspirin is not given below 12 years of age in fever. You are taking penicillin. That means you probably have got fever.


How does penicillin work as an enzyme inhibitor?

Penicillin works by irreversibly inhibiting an enzyme (transpeptidase) that catalyzes a crosslinking reaction in the formation of the bacterial cell wall. Penicillin inhibits the transpeptidase by forming an irreversible covalent bond with the active-site serine residue in the enzyme


Why doesn't penicillin work on all bacteria?

Penicillin is effective against bacteria that have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan. Bacteria without this type of cell wall, such as Mycoplasma and some strains of Staphylococcus, are not affected by penicillin. This is because penicillin works by disrupting the formation of the cell wall, leading to the bacteria's death.