Preferred Term:
benzylpenicillin
Definition:
A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on gamma-aminobutyric acid mediated synaptic transmission.
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Entry Terms:
- penicillin G sodium
- penicillin G
- penicillin G potassium
- benzylpenicillin potassium
- benzylpenicillin sodium
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/16677
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