Cancer Terms

Nafcillin Base

Cancer Terms -> Drugs and Chemicals -> Pharmacologic Substance -> Anti-Infective Agent -> Antibiotic -> Beta-Lactam Antibiotic -> Nafcillin Base

Nafcillin Base Definition

A semi-synthetic naphthalene and beta-lactam antibiotic with antibacterial activity. Nafcillin inhibits bacterial wall synthesis by a mechanism of action similar to penicillin. Penicillinase-resistant Nafcillin is used to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococci. (NCI04)

Nafcillin Base Synonyms

Nafcillin, NAFCILLIN

Terms in Nafcillin Base category



Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods

No reproduction or republication permitted.