Penicillins and staphylococci: a historical interaction

Article Abstract:

The history of penicillin as treatment for staphylococcus aureus infections is reviewed. The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 ushered in antibiotic treatment of pyogenic infections. However, its widespread use resulted to the development of resistant strains of staphylococci thus structural modifications were done. Later on, the genetic, enzymatic factors responsible for bacterial resistance were identified and clinical research developed semisynthetic penicillins and penicillinase inhibitors. Penicillin research serves as the model for pathological and pharmacological studies.

Research, Analysis, Drug resistance in microorganisms, Microbial drug resistance, Penicillin, Penicillins

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Linezolid (Zyvox)

Article Abstract:

Pharmacia & Upjohn has introduced the antibiotic linezolid, which is sold under the trade name Zyvox. It belongs to a new class of antibiotics called oxazolidinones, and is meant to be used to treat infections caused by bacteria that have become resistant to other antibiotics. It is effective against staphylococci, streptococci, and enterococci, particularly strains that have become resistant to vancomycin and methicillin.

Streptococcal infections, Enterococcal infections, Zyvox (Medication)

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New FDA Approvals

Article Abstract:

Mircette, an oral contraceptive from Organon that uses a shortened hormone-free interval, has been approved by the FDA. The drugs approved by the FDA include tolterodine tablets for control of overactive bladder, risedronate sodium for Paget's disease, pravastatin for stroke prevention, lansoprazole for short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and simvastatin for reduction of first stroke or TIA risk.

Usage, Pharmaceutical industry, Product information, Licensing agreements, Procter & Gamble Co., PG, Dosage and administration, Estrogen, Estrogens, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., BMY, Pravastatin, Simvastatin, Actonel (Medication), Merck & Company Inc., Detrol (Medication), Lansoprazole, Pravachol (Medication), Zocor (Medication), Hoechst Marion Roussel AG, Organon Inc., TAP Holdings Inc., Mircette (Medication)

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