BENZYLPENICILLIN
\bˈɛnzɪlpənˌɪsɪlˌɪn], \bˈɛnzɪlpənˌɪsɪlˌɪn], \b_ˈɛ_n_z_ɪ_l_p_ə_n_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_l_ˌɪ_n]\
Definitions of BENZYLPENICILLIN
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By Princeton University
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A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission.
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