ATC Group: J01CE01 Benzylpenicillin

The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Position of J01CE01 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 J Antiinfectives for systemic use
2 J01 Antibacterials for systemic use
3 J01C Beta-lactam antibacterials, penicillins
4 J01CE Beta-lactamase sensitive penicillins
5 J01CE01 Benzylpenicillin

Active ingredients in J01CE01

Active Ingredient Description
Benzylpenicillin

Benzylpenicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic. It is bacteriocidal by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. Penicillin resistance can be mediated by alteration of penicillin binding proteins or development of beta-lactamases.

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
BENZYLPENICILLIN SODIUM Powder for injection Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

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