Carindacillin
Carindacillin
Carindacillin (pronunciation: /kəˈrɪndəsɪlɪn/) is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin family.
Etymology
The term "Carindacillin" is derived from the Latin carina meaning "keel" and cillin from penicillin, indicating its relation to the penicillin family of antibiotics.
Definition
Carindacillin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacteria's cell wall, causing it to rupture and eventually leading to the death of the bacteria.
Usage
Carindacillin is used to treat a variety of infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. It is also used in the prevention of certain infections such as rheumatic fever and endocarditis.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic
- Bacterial infection
- Penicillin
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Rheumatic fever
- Endocarditis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carindacillin
- Wikipedia's article - Carindacillin
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