Is methicillin bactericidal

Methicillin is not bactericidal; it is considered bacteriOStatic. This means that it inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria rather than killing them outright. Methicillin works by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, which ultimately prevents bacterial multiplication. However, it is effective in treating infections caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).