Substance / Medication

Methicillin

Overview

Active Ingredient
methicillin
RxNorm CUI
2181306

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Proportion and antibiogram of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Azzam Ahmed, Khaled Heba, Salem Ahmed et al. · Antimicrob Resist Infect Control · 2026
PMID: 41566542Meta-Analysis
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in men having sex with men (MSM): a systematic review.
de Jong G M, van der Boor S C, van Bokhoven C et al. · BMC Infect Dis · 2025
PMID: 40025423Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the risk of mortality associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus clones.
Asantewaa Anastasia A, Yartey Samuel N-A, Donkor Eric S · J Glob Antimicrob Resist · 2025
PMID: 40907698Meta-Analysis
Methicillin-resistantcontamination in meat and meat products: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Xing Lili, Cheng Mao, Wang Shulei et al. · Front Microbiol · 2025
PMID: 40735619Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Prevalence of methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Adesoji Tomiwa Olumide, Somda Namwin Siourime, Tetteh-Quarcoo Patience et al. · BMC Infect Dis · 2025
PMID: 40640717Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The prevalence and risk factors of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among pediatric populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Al-Iede Montaha, Ayyad Dania M, Etoom Rasha A et al. · Eur J Pediatr · 2024
PMID: 38970703Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Meticillin (substance)
SNOMED CT
373515001
UMLS CUI
C0025643
RxNorm CUI
2181306

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.