Is Mezlocillin Penicillinase resistance

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No, Mezlocillin is NOT penicillinase-resistant.
Mezlocillin is an antipseudomonal (ureidopenicillin) — a class of extended-spectrum penicillins. It is specifically susceptible to penicillinase (β-lactamase) destruction.
The penicillin classes, in terms of penicillinase resistance, are:
ClassExamplesPenicillinase Resistant?
Natural penicillinsPenicillin G, Penicillin VNo
Penicillinase-resistant penicillinsMethicillin, Nafcillin, Dicloxacillin, OxacillinYes
AminopenicillinsAmpicillin, AmoxicillinNo
Antipseudomonal penicillinsPiperacillin, Mezlocillin, Azlocillin, TicarcillinNo
Mezlocillin belongs to the ureidopenicillin subgroup of antipseudomonal penicillins. Its extended gram-negative spectrum (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, and anaerobes) comes from its acyl side chain modifications — not from β-lactamase stability. It is readily hydrolyzed by penicillinases and therefore must often be combined with a β-lactamase inhibitor (like tazobactam) to protect against β-lactamase-producing organisms.
The penicillinase-resistant penicillins are specifically the anti-staphylococcal penicillins (methicillin, nafcillin, dicloxacillin), which have a bulky side chain that sterically hinders β-lactamase binding.
— Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology; Dermatology 5e
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