Methicillin
Methicillin
Methicillin (pronounced: meh-thi-sill-in) is a antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin class of drugs. It was developed in the late 1950s to combat bacteria that had developed resistance to other penicillins.
Etymology
The term "Methicillin" is derived from the chemical name "6-(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)penicillin". The prefix "Meth-" comes from the two methoxy groups attached to the phenyl ring, and "-icillin" is a common suffix for penicillin antibiotics.
Usage
Methicillin was widely used in the 1960s to treat infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria. However, its usage has declined due to the emergence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a strain of bacteria that is resistant to methicillin and other antibiotics.
Related Terms
- Penicillin: A group of antibiotics that were among the first medications to be effective against many bacterial infections.
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
- Staphylococcus aureus: A type of bacteria that can cause various infections.
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): A strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methicillin
- Wikipedia's article - Methicillin
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