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Medicines benzylpenicillin sodiumQuestion & answer

benzylpenicillin sodium · Medicine question

How does benzylpenicillin sodium kill bacteria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Benzylpenicillin sodium kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.

Sources for this answer

Benzylpenicillin sodium 600mg Powder for InjectionGenus Pharmaceuticals · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 15Document updated 8 May 2026

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