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Penicillins

Beta-lactam antibiotics that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.

1 drugs in this class

Drugs in Penicillins

Amoxicillin

Amoxil, Trimox, Moxatag

FDA Approved

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), preventing cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains essential for cell wall strength.

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Indications: Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media...

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