Ritipenem
Ritipenem
Ritipenem (pronounced: ri-ti-pen-em) is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the carbapenem class of antibiotics. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "Ritipenem" is derived from the words "Riti" and "penem". "Riti" is a prefix used in the naming of synthetic antibiotics, while "penem" is a suffix used to denote a class of beta-lactam antibiotics known as carbapenems.
Usage
Ritipenem is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to the death of the bacteria.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of drug used to prevent and treat bacterial infections.
- Carbapenem: A class of highly effective antibiotic agents commonly used for the treatment of severe or high-risk bacterial infections.
- Gram-positive bacteria: A type of bacteria that gives a positive result in the Gram stain test.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A type of bacteria that gives a negative result in the Gram stain test.
- Beta-lactam antibiotic: A broad class of antibiotics, consisting of all antibiotic agents that contain a beta-lactam ring in their molecular structures.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ritipenem
- Wikipedia's article - Ritipenem
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