Methicillin is an antibiotic from the penicillin group of active ingredients. It is only effective against Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and thus has a very narrow spectrum of activity. Today, it no longer serves as a drug, but is used only as an indicator substance in MRSA resistance testing. What is methicillin? Methicillin … Methicillin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Symptoms Acute, uncomplicated bladder infections are among the most common infectious diseases in women. A bladder infection is considered uncomplicated or simple when the urinary tract is functionally and structurally normal and there are no diseases that promote infection, for example, diabetes mellitus or immunosuppression. Symptoms include: Painful, frequent and difficult urination. Strong urge to … Cystitis: Inflammation of the Bladder
Beta-lactam antibiotics form a family of antibiotics. Characteristic of representatives of this group is that their chemical structural formula forms a lactam ring consisting of four members. Beta-lactam antibiotics originate from the early penicillin, which is why they have a bactericidal effect and are used to fight various infections. The mechanism of action of beta-lactam … Beta-lactam Antibiotics: Effects, Uses & Risks
Definition Amides are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) whose carbon atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom. They have the following general structure: R1, R2 and R3 can be aliphatic and aromatic radicals or hydrogen atoms. Amides can be synthesized with a carboxylic acid (or a carboxylic acid halide) and an amine using … Amide
Products Antibiotics (singular: antibiotic) are commercially available in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules, as infusion preparations, suspensions and syrups for children, and as granules, among others. There are also some topical preparations, such as creams, ointments, eye drops, eye ointments, ear drops, nasal ointments and sore throat tablets. The first active ingredient from … Antibiotics: Antibacterial Drugs
Azlocillin is a subgroup of the acylaminopenicillins. These are certain beta-lactam antibiotics that are particularly effective against Gram-negative pathogens. Azlocillin is administered parenterally, which is typical for representatives of its group. The medicinal agent is used to combat various infectious diseases. What is azlocillin? Azlocillin, along with apalcillin, mezlocillin, and piperacillin, is one of the … Azlocillin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Meropenem is commercially available as a powder for solution for injection/infusion (Meronem, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. The antibiotic is also combined with the beta-lactamase inhibitor vaborbactam. Structure and properties Meropenem (C17H25N3O5S, Mr = 383.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as meropenem trihydrate, a white to slightly yellowish crystalline … Meropenem
Tebipenem is a medicinal agent that belongs to the group of carbapenems. Tebipenem is thus a so-called beta-lactam antibiotic, which goes back to penicillin. It is used to fight infectious diseases caused by bacteria. What is tebipenem? Tebipenem is an antibiotic that is administered to treat infectious diseases. The chemical molecular formula of the substance … Tebipenem: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Aztreonam is commercially available as a dry substance for parenteral administration (Azactam) and as an inhalation solution (Cayston). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Aztreonam (C13H17N5O8S2, Mr = 435.4 g/mol) Effects Aztreonam (ATC J01DF01) is antibacterial against Gram-negative aerobic bacteria, including . Indications For parenteral treatment of bacterial … Aztreonam
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is primarily effective against Gram-negative bacteria but is now used systemically only in emergencies because of nephrotoxic and ototoxic side effects. What is gentamicin? Gentamicin is an antibiotic from the group of aminoglycosides, which is composed of several substances called gentamicins. It is thus a mixture of substances. The … Gentamicin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Effects Antibacterial Active ingredients Aztreonam (Azactam) Carumonam (not commercially available in many countries).
Structure and properties Doripenem (C15H24N4O6S2, Mr = 420.5 g/mol) exists as doripenem monohydrate, a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder. It bears a 1-β-methyl group that protects it from degradation by dehydropeptidase I. Effects Doripenem (ATC J01DH04) is bactericidal against numerous aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Its effects are based on inhibition of … Doripenem
