Penicillinase Susceptible Penicillins

Penicillinase-susceptible penicillins are a class of antibiotics, including penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) and penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin), renowned for their pivotal role in combating bacterial infections since their discovery by Alexander Fleming. These antibiotics disrupt the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to bacterial cell death. Penicillin V is often prescribed for less severe infections, like strep … Read more

Classification of Penicillins

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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