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Synonyms: benzylpenicillin | penicillin G sodium | penicillin-G potassium
penicillin G is an approved drug (FDA (1947))
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) is a narrow spectrum penicillin antibacterial. Penicillin G for clinical use is produced through biological fermentation of the Penicillium chrysogenum fungus which produces the compound naturally.
It is one of the access group antibacterials on the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines (link provided in the Classification table under the Summary tab). |
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
| Used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections including septicemia, meningitis, pericarditis, endocarditis and severe pnuemonia. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
| Binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins in the bacterial cell wall which inhibits the last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |