Ticarcillin
Ticarcillin
Ticarcillin (pronounced: ti-kar-SIL-in) is a carboxypenicillin that is used as an antibiotic in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It is a type of penicillin, a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi.
Etymology
The term "Ticarcillin" is derived from the chemical name Ticarcillin acid, which is a semi-synthetic penicillin. The prefix "Ti-" is derived from the Greek word "tikto", meaning "I give birth", referring to the drug's creation in a laboratory. The "-cillin" suffix is common in antibiotics and is derived from Penicillium, the genus of fungi from which penicillin was first derived.
Usage
Ticarcillin is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common cause of pneumonia, and Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause skin infections. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacteria's cell wall, causing the bacteria to die.
Related Terms
- Carboxypenicillin: A group of semi-synthetic penicillins.
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
- Penicillin: A group of antibiotics originally derived from Penicillium fungi.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A common bacterium that can cause disease in animals, including humans.
- Staphylococcus aureus: A bacterium frequently found in the human respiratory tract and on the skin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ticarcillin
- Wikipedia's article - Ticarcillin
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