Synonyms: methampicillin | methylenampicillin | Micinovo® | Viderpen®
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Metampicillin is a penicillin belonging to the β-lactam class of antibacterial compounds. It is hydrolysed to ampicillin in the acidic conditions within the stomach [1].
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Bioactivity Comments |
Metampicillin is reported to show a similar spectrum and level of activity to that of ampicillin in vitro [1]. |