Mezlin

Mezlin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Semisynthetic ampicillin-derived acylureido penicillin. It has been proposed for infections with certain anaerobes and may be useful in inner ear, bile, and CNS infections.

Mezlin is a penicillin beta-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. Mezlin has in vitro activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The bactericidal activity of mezlocillin results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis and is mediated through mezlocillin binding to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs). Mezlin is stable against hydrolysis by a variety of beta-lactamases, including penicillinases, and cephalosporinases and extended spectrum beta-lactamases. Mezlin can be used to treat susceptible strains of H. influenzae, Klebsiella species, Pseudomonas species, Proteus mirabilis, E. coli, Enterobacter species, Streptococcus faecelis, Peptococcus species, Peptostreptococcus species, Bacteriodes species (including B. fragilis), Morganella morganii, Serratia species, N. gonorrhoeae, P. vulgaris, and Providencia rettgeri. This drug is discontinued in the U.S.

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Trade Name	Mezlin
Availability	Discontinued
Generic	Mezlocillin
Mezlocillin Other Names	Mezlocilina, Mezlocillin, Mezlocilline, Mezlocillinum
Related Drugs	amoxicillin, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, azithromycin, clindamycin, ceftriaxone, levofloxacin, Augmentin, vancomycin
Type
Formula	C₂₁H₂₅N₅O₈S₂
Weight	Average: 539.582 Monoisotopic: 539.114454181
Protein binding	16-59%
Groups	Approved, Investigational
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Used to treat serious gram–negative infections of the lungs, urinary tract, and skin.

How Mezlin works

By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, mezlocillin inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is possible that mezlocillin interferes with an autolysin inhibitor.

Toxicity

Symptoms of overdose include rash, fever, chills, and peeling skin.

Mezlin Hypertension interaction

[Moderate] Parenteral mezlocillin sodium contains approximately 43 mg (1.85 mEq) of sodium per each gram of mezlocillin activity.

The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.

In addition, hypokalemia has been reported rarely during therapy with mezlocillin and other extended-spectrum penicillin antibiotics, which may be particularly important to bear in mind when treating patients with low potassium reserves or fluid and electrolyte imbalance.

Clinical monitoring of electrolytes is recommended if these agents are used for prolonged periods.