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   Pen·i·cil·lin

   /ˌpenəˈsilən/

   

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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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   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. www.britannica.com › science › penicillinPenicillin | Discovery, History, Uses, Types, Side Effects ...

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   May 9, 2024 · Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic derived from the Penicillium mold, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928. Learn about its history, types, mechanisms, resistance, and risks from Britannica's editors.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

4. www.drugs.com › penicillinPenicillin Uses, Side Effects & Allergy Warnings - Drugs.com

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   May 3, 2024 · Penicillin V is a type of penicillin antibiotic that treats bacterial infections such as ear, throat, and skin infections. Learn about its dosage, interactions, pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings, and how to avoid allergic reactions.

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5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK554560Penicillin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Penicillin is one of the most commonly used broad-spectrum antibiotics globally and has numerous clinical indications. Penicillin is effective against infections caused by gram-positive cocci, gram-positive rods, most anaerobes, and gram-negative cocci. Penicillin stands as a cornerstone in the management and treatment of various infections ...

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6. www.verywellhealth.com › whats-pencillin-1124178What Is Penicillin Used For? - Verywell Health

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   Nov 20, 2023 · Penicillin is an antibiotic derived from a fungus that treats certain bacterial infections. Learn about the different types of penicillin, how they work, when to use them, and how to avoid resistance and side effects.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsPenicillin: Types, Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic

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   Mar 14, 2024 · Learn about penicillin, a class of antibiotics that treat bacterial infections like strep throat, ear infections and pneumonia. Find out the different types of penicillin, how they work, how long to take them and what risks and benefits they have.

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

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   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.