Penicillin

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Japanese rock - Penicillin (band)

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Penicillin is a β-lactam antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually Gram-positive, organisms. The name "penicillin" can either refer to several variants of penicillin available, or to the group of antibiotics derived from the penicillins.

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β-lactam antibiotic - Bacterial - Gram-positive

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Penicillin has a molecular formula R-C9H11N2O4S, where R is a variable side chain.

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