Miscellaneous penicillins

Ureido penicillins: Definition, Types, Synthesis, and Uses

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Ureido penicillins are a class of antibiotics that are structurally related to penicillin, distinguished by the presence of a ureido group in their chemical structure. This group includes drugs like piperacillin and mezlocillin, which possess a broader spectrum of activity than traditional penicillins, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria. Ureido penicillins inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by … Read more

Classification of Penicillins

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Penicillins are a class of antibiotics with a common core structure called the beta-lactam ring. This class of antibiotics is widely used to treat bacterial infections and is divided into several subclasses based on their spectrum of activity and chemical structure. Here is a classification of penicillins: I. Penicillinase-susceptible penicillins: The general impact on antibacterial … Read more

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