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One of the PENICILLINS which is resistant to PENICILLINASE but susceptible to a penicillin-binding protein. It is inactivated by gastric acid so administered by injection.

Also Known As:

Metin; Methicillin Sodium; Staphcillin; Methicillin Hydrate, Monosodium Salt; Methicillin Monohydrate, Monosodium Salt; Meticillin; Dimethoxyphenyl Penicillin; Penicillin, Dimethoxyphenyl; 4- Thia- 1- azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane- 2- carboxylic acid, 6- ((2,6- dimethoxybenzoyl)amino)- 3,3- dimethyl- 7- oxo- , (2S-(2alpha,5alpha,6beta))-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amides: 2428
  - Lactams: 2198
    - beta-Lactams: 2386
      - Penicillins: 16651
        Methicillin: 2760
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - beta-Lactams: 2386
    - Penicillins: 16651
      - Methicillin: 2760
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - beta-Lactams: 2386
      - Penicillins: 16651
        Methicillin: 2760

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