Carfecillin
Carfecillin
Carfecillin (pronounced: kar-feh-sil-in) is a type of antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics and is known for its broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Carfecillin" is derived from the Latin carfec, meaning "to kill", and cillin, a common suffix used in the naming of antibiotics, particularly those belonging to the penicillin class. This reflects the drug's primary function, which is to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Usage
Carfecillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, thereby causing the bacteria to die.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- Penicillin: A class of antibiotics that includes carfecillin.
- Staphylococcus aureus: A type of bacteria that can be treated with carfecillin.
- Escherichia coli: Another type of bacteria that can be treated with carfecillin.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A type of bacteria that can be treated with carfecillin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carfecillin
- Wikipedia's article - Carfecillin
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