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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > heterocyclic compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > penicillins > methicillin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > penicillins > methicillin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > penicillins > methicillin
Research, Technology, Methods > drugs > anti-infective agents > antibiotics > beta-lactam antibiotics > penicillins > methicillin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > sulfur compounds > beta-lactams > penicillins > methicillin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amides > lactams > beta-lactams > penicillins > methicillin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amides > lactams > beta-lactams > penicillins > methicillin
Preferred Term:

methicillin

Definition:
One of the penicillins which is resistant to penicillinase but susceptible to a penicillin-binding protein. It is inactivated by gastric acid so administered by injection.
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Broader Concept:
penicillins
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • meticillin
  • methicillin sodium
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/52329
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