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Penicillin G procaine is an example of a natural penicillin.
Penicillin G procaine is an example of a natural penicillin.
False
Penicillin G procaine is obtained by altering the culture media with carboxylic acids.
Penicillin G procaine is obtained by altering the culture media with carboxylic acids.
False
The therapeutic serum level of Penicillin G procaine lasts about 3-6 hours.
The therapeutic serum level of Penicillin G procaine lasts about 3-6 hours.
True
Penicillin G procaine is eliminated slowly through the kidneys.
Penicillin G procaine is eliminated slowly through the kidneys.
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Penicillin G procaine can be considered a semisynthetic penicillin.
Penicillin G procaine can be considered a semisynthetic penicillin.
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The use of Penicillin G procaine helps in addressing the short duration of action of Penicillin G.
The use of Penicillin G procaine helps in addressing the short duration of action of Penicillin G.
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Penicillin G benzathine can be given orally due to its better acid stability than penicillin V.
Penicillin G benzathine can be given orally due to its better acid stability than penicillin V.
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The acid sensitivity of penicillin G is attributed to three main factors: ring strain, a highly reactive gamma-lactam carbonyl group, and the influence of the alkyl chain.
The acid sensitivity of penicillin G is attributed to three main factors: ring strain, a highly reactive gamma-lactam carbonyl group, and the influence of the alkyl chain.
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Penicillin G procaine is more sensitive to penicillinases compared to penicillin V.
Penicillin G procaine is more sensitive to penicillinases compared to penicillin V.
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Ampicillin and oxacillin are solutions for addressing the acid sensitivity issue of penicillin G procaine.
Ampicillin and oxacillin are solutions for addressing the acid sensitivity issue of penicillin G procaine.
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Penicillin V has a slightly higher activity level than penicillin G.
Penicillin V has a slightly higher activity level than penicillin G.
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Penicillin G shares with penicillin V the issue of allergic sensitivity in some individuals.
Penicillin G shares with penicillin V the issue of allergic sensitivity in some individuals.
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Penicillins and cephalosporins inhibit the final cross-linking reaction in the cell wall biosynthesis.
Penicillins and cephalosporins inhibit the final cross-linking reaction in the cell wall biosynthesis.
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The enzyme responsible for the cross-linking reaction is called transpeptidase.
The enzyme responsible for the cross-linking reaction is called transpeptidase.
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Penicillins and cephalosporins lead to cell lysis by causing the cell wall to become less leaky.
Penicillins and cephalosporins lead to cell lysis by causing the cell wall to become less leaky.
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The structure of penicillin includes a thiazolidine ring and a beta-lactam ring.
The structure of penicillin includes a thiazolidine ring and a beta-lactam ring.
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Penicillin V is also known as benzylpenicillin.
Penicillin V is also known as benzylpenicillin.
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Penicillin G procaine is a derivative of 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA).
Penicillin G procaine is a derivative of 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA).
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