Pivampicillin
Pivampicillin
Pivampicillin (pronunciation: pi-vam-pi-cil-lin) is a prodrug of the antibiotic ampicillin with improved oral bioavailability. It is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "Pivampicillin" is derived from the words "pivaloyl" and "ampicillin". "Pivaloyl" refers to the pivaloyloxymethyl group that is added to ampicillin to improve its absorption in the body.
Usage
Pivampicillin is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and gastrointestinal infections. It is also used in the treatment of meningitis caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
Mechanism of Action
As a prodrug, pivampicillin is converted into ampicillin in the body. Ampicillin then works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to the death of the bacteria.
Related Terms
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
- Ampicillin: A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
- Bacterial Infections: Infections caused by bacteria.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pivampicillin
- Wikipedia's article - Pivampicillin
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