noun an antibiotic drug used to treat various bacterial infections
Penicillin is an antibiotic drug used to treat bacterial infections.
Penicillin is classified as a beta-lactam antibiotic.
Penicillin is produced by fungi and inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Penicillin is commonly used to treat infections such as pneumonia and strep throat.
Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.
Penicillin is commonly prescribed by doctors to treat bacterial infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, and skin infections.
Nurses often administer penicillin injections or IV infusions as prescribed by doctors to patients in healthcare settings.
Pharmacists dispense penicillin antibiotics to patients with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider and provide counseling on proper usage.
Microbiologists study the effects of penicillin on various strains of bacteria to understand mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and develop new treatments.
Veterinarians may prescribe penicillin to treat bacterial infections in animals, following similar protocols as in human medicine.