Methicillin Sodium
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Methicillin Sodium Definition
The sodium salt form of methicillin, a semisynthetic beta-lactam penicillin antibiotic with beta-lactamase resistant activity. Methicillin sodium is bactericidal and binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins on the bacterium and inhibits the transpeptidation enzyme, thereby preventing the cross-linking of peptidoglycans. This leads to an interruption of the bacterial cell wall and causes bacterial lysis. Methicillin sodium is active against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci.
Methicillin Sodium Synonyms
Methicillin Sodium, 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic Acid, 6-((2,6-dimethoxybenzoyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-, Monosodium Salt, Monohydrate,(2S-(2alpha,5alpha,6beta))-, Celbenin, METHICILLIN SODIUM, Staphcillin
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