Mezlocillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic. It is active against both Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria. Unlike most other extended spectrum penicillins it is excreted by the liver therefore it is useful for biliary tract infections such as ascending colangitis.
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