Penicillin is actually not a drug. The liquid that is produced by the Penicillin is also known as enzymes is used a as drug. Penicillin is used as antibiotics.
You are probably asking about Cloxacillin. This is a prescription drug used as an antibiotic of the same type as penicillin. It is partially synthetically produced. (Do not use if you have an allergy to penicillin.) Brand names of this antibiotic include: Cloxapen, Cloxacap, Orbenin, and Tegopen.
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.
Penicillin is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium, a fungi.
No. Penicillin is a chemical substance. It does not reproduce.
Some common drugs made from fungi include penicillin, cephalosporins, and statins. These drugs are used to treat a wide range of infections and conditions. Fungi are also used in the production of antibiotics such as griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
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Penicillin is not an illegal drug and is not tested for.
No, penicillin is not an element on the periodic table. Penicillin is a type of antibiotic drug derived from molds, specifically Penicillium fungi. It is a medication used to treat bacterial infections.
Penicillin is not a sulfa drug.
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It is legal, but available only by prescription. There is no problem with penicillin abuse since it is an antibiotic, not a psychoactive drug.
Penicillin is not an O.T.C drug, you need a script to obtain it.
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Penicillin is made from mold