answersLogoWhite

0

🍎

Penicillin

Penicillin refers to various antibiotics obtained from penicillium fungi or produced synthetically. It was the first drug that was effective in treating different diseases and infections such as Staphylococcus and syphilis.

1,118 Questions

Who was mouldy Mary?

Mary Hunt known as Mouldy Mary was a researcher involved in the development of ways to mass produce Penicillin. She was fascinated with finding new sources of mould and would often acquire moldy fruit from markets. In 1943 she found that penicillin grew best on moldy melons.

Can penicillin cause bad breath and white tongue?

Yes, penicillin (and related ampicillin, amoxicillin) can cause a metallic taste in the mouth; and after many days of cintinued use may cause a fungal overgrowth in the mouth of Candida, or thrush. This is usually treated by giving a nystatin swish and swallow after meals and at bedtime for about a week.

When was penicillin first used to treat gonorrhea?

Penicillin was used in London in 1941 to treat gonorrhoea. It could treat the disease in single shot.

How did Ronald hare contribute to the penicillin story?

Ronald hare discovered that penicillin grew best in lower temperatures. We are covering this in biology now so i know i am right

What happens if you have an amoxicillin allergy and a penicillin allergy?

You may get a red pin prick type rash,and your symptoms will not improve,an alternative should be sought from the prescriber/doctor

Can a person be allergic to rust?

No, it's a simple molecule, too small to cause an allergic reaction.

If you have had a allergic reaction to penicillin how long does it take to get out of the body?

if i was allergic to a medication ie: tetracycline will I always be allergic or is there a time frame arount when our bodies change (every 7 yrs)

How long does penicillin take to feel affects from a toothache?

Penicillin is an antibiotic, not a painkiller. It won't help with the ache at all, but may begin to show results of the ache is caused by an infection after some days of use.

What is the nationalities of the three men that created penicilin?

They were British. They did not create the penicillin. It was discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming. Chan and Flory worked on the discovery.

What does the V in penicillin v stand for?

Penicillin V is generally meant for oral use. The V in penicillin V means "Vesco or vescor' (in latin eating / to feed)

Dr.M.J.Raja

Can you take both Penicillin V Pot 300 mg and Apo Metronidazole 250 mg at the same time?

Metronidazole 250mg is an antibiotic, most commonly used for abdominal, vaginal, and intestinal infections.*

Penicillin V Pot 300mg is most commonly used to treat certain throat, respiratory tract, and skin infections.*

Your prescribing doctor or pharmacist would be the best person to answer your question regarding using these two antibiotics together - but it does make sense that they are used to kill different kinds of bacteria so if you have two infections at the same time you need to use both drugs to heal them.

You may want to take L. acidophilus or garlic tabs (with your doctor's OK) to prevent getting a yeast infection, from using these two antibiotics.

* Your doctor may prescribe these for different reasons.

Can you take painkillers on penicillin?

It depends on the painkiller. You can take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil), but for anything else you should consult your physician or local pharmacy.

Can you take Ibuprofen with penicillin and flucloxacillin?

Hi, i was told by my doctor that ibuprofen was fine to take with with my flucloxacillin.

How did the us government help with the development of Penicillin?

The US leant Florey and Chain money to mass produce penicillin after what they seen them do from £25 given to them by the british govenrment. THey bought a bike pump, milk bottles and used a freeze dry technique to produce penicillin. When the US seen this they leant them alot of money.

Can a person be allergic to iodine used in computed tomography scans?

One of the common contrast agents, iodine, can cause allergic reactions. Patients who are known to be allergic to iodine (or shellfish) should inform the physician prior to the CT scan.

What would a doctor give you if you are allergic to penicillin?

Penicillin is a beta-lactam. Although beta-lactam antibiotics are wide-spectrum antibiotics, meaning they can be effective against a wide array of infections, there are other options in cases where it is not possible to administer beta-lactams. This is information I have gathered from other sources below.

What is the use of Ampiclox?

used to cure pneumonia related diseases

What is the correct procedure for penicillin skin test?

By an insulin syringe "100 i.u." and after adding the distilled water to the powder in the vial- usually 5ml- you take 1ml"10 units by insulin syringe "of the suspension then dilute it by distilled plain water up to 10ml" 100 unit"

then empty the syringe down to 1ml again"10 units"....

repeat the previous step 3 times more to dilute the content of the syringe 1/10000

then inject 1ml"10 units" of diluted solution subcutaneous and wait for 15 minutes..

the test is positive" the patient has allergy to penicillin" if there is a wheal more than 0.5 cm...

i hope i could help you :-)

Dr. Ahmed Samir ElBehwashy