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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References |
1. Sutherland R, Elson S, Croydon EA. (1972)
Metampicillin. Antibacterial activity and absorption and excretion in man. Chemotherapy, 17 (3): 145-60. [PMID:4556172] |