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AMPICILINA [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A semisynthetic penicillin for oral and parenteral use, having the same antibiotic spectrum of activity as penicillin G.

OBS

It is active against gram-positive organisms, and even more effective against gram-negative bacteria.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Pénicilline semi-synthétique de spectre étendu, qui résiste aux acides, non à la pénicillinase.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Antibiótico derivado de la penicilina que impide el crecimiento bacteriano al interferir en la síntesis de la pared celular.

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