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   Pen·i·cil·lin

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   • 1. an antibiotic or group of antibiotics produced naturally by certain blue molds, and now usually prepared synthetically: "patients who are allergic to penicillin"
   • 2. a blue mold of a type that produces penicillin.

   Word Origin from the modern Latin genus name Penicillium (see penicillium) + -in1.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PenicillinPenicillin - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Penicillins ( P, PCN or PEN) are a group of β-lactam antibiotics originally obtained from Penicillium moulds, principally P. chrysogenum and P. rubens. Most penicillins in clinical use are synthesised by P. chrysogenum using deep tank fermentation [2] and then purified.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_penicillinHistory of penicillin - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · The history of penicillin follows observations and discoveries of evidence of antibiotic activity of the mould Penicillium that led to the development of penicillins that became the first widely used antibiotics. Following the production of a relatively pure compound in 1942, penicillin was the first naturally-derived antibiotic.

4. www.britannica.com › science › antibioticAntibiotic | Definition, Types, Side Effects, Resistance ...

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   3 days ago · Antibiotic is a chemical compound produced by a living organism that is detrimental to other microorganisms. Penicillin is one of the first and most widely used antibiotics, derived from a mold that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.

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5. www.britannica.com › biography › Alexander-FlemingAlexander Fleming | Biography, Education, Discovery, Nobel ...

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   May 13, 2024 · Alexander Fleming, Scottish bacteriologist best known for his discovery of penicillin in 1928, which started the antibiotic revolution. He was recognized for that achievement in 1945, when he received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, along with Howard Walter Florey and Ernst Boris Chain.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchDiscovering Penicillin: The Story of Alexander Fleming - YouTube

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   3 days ago · Alexander Fleming, a pivotal figure in medical history, is renowned for his groundbreaking discovery of penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. Born in 188...

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AntibioticAntibiotic - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. [1] [2] They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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   What is penicillin V used for?

   • Penicillin V is one type of penicillin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections such as ear infections, throat infections, skin infections and preventing rheumatic fever. It should only used if the bacterial infection is sensitive to penicillin V.

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   What are the side effects of penicillin?

   • The chief side effects of penicillin are hypersensitivity reactions, including skin rash, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis, or allergic shock. The more serious reactions are uncommon. Milder symptoms may be treated with corticosteroids but usually are prevented by switching to alternative antibiotics.

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   What is penicillin used for?

   • Penicillin is one of the most commonly used antibiotics globally; it has a wide range of clinical indications. Penicillin is effective against many different infections involving gram-positive cocci, gram-positive rods (e.g., Listeria ), most anaerobes, and gram-negative cocci (e.g., Neisseria ).

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   Are penicillins effective against bacterial infections?

   • Penicillins were among the first medications to be effective against many bacterial infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci. They are still widely used today for different bacterial infections, though many types of bacteria have developed resistance following extensive use.

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9. www.drugs.com › tips › amoxicillin-patient-tipsAmoxicillin: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com

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   May 16, 2024 · Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. 5. Tips. Take exactly as directed. Amoxicillin is usually administered every eight to twelve hours, depending on the infection being treated.