Temocillin
Temocillin
Temocillin (pronounced: te-mo-sil-lin) is a Beta-lactam antibiotic that is primarily used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is a derivative of the antibiotic ticarcillin.
Etymology
The name "Temocillin" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a 6-alpha-methoxy derivative of ticarcillin. The prefix "temo-" is derived from the Greek word "temno" which means "to cut", and "cillin" is a common suffix used in the names of antibiotics, particularly those in the penicillin family.
Usage
Temocillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Proteus mirabilis. It is particularly effective against bacteria that produce beta-lactamase, an enzyme that can break down and inactivate many other antibiotics.
Related Terms
- Beta-lactam antibiotic: A class of antibiotics that includes penicillin and its derivatives. They work by inhibiting the formation of the bacteria's cell wall, causing the bacteria to die.
- Ticarcillin: An antibiotic in the penicillin group that is used to treat bacterial infections. It is the parent compound of temocillin.
- Beta-lactamase: An enzyme produced by some bacteria that can break down and inactivate many antibiotics, making the bacteria resistant to those drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Temocillin
- Wikipedia's article - Temocillin
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