Synonyms: penicillin G sodium | penicillin-G potassium
penicillin G is an approved drug (FDA (1947))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) is a narrow spectrum penicillin antibacterial.
Penicillin G is is one of the access group antibacterials on the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines (link provided in the Classification table under the Summary tab). |
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections including septicemia, meningitis, pericarditis, endocarditis and severe pnuemonia. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins in the bacterial cell wall which inhibits the last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |