penicillin V
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of antibiotic: Penicillin V is a specific, crystalline form of penicillin used as an oral antibiotic medication. It is chemically similar to penicillin G but is more stable in the acidic environment of the stomach, allowing it to be taken by mouth effectively.
Usage
Penicillin V is used to treat bacterial infections. It is typically prescribed in tablet or liquid form. - The doctor prescribed penicillin V for the strep throat infection. - Penicillin V is often the first-choice antibiotic for dental infections.
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Name: It is formally known as phenoxymethylpenicillin.
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin, commonly called penicillin V, is an acid-stable penicillin.
Variants and Related Words
- Penicillin (n): The broader class of antibiotics from which penicillin V is derived.
- Penicillin was one of the first widely used antibiotics.
- Penicillin G (n): Another form of penicillin, often administered by injection, which penicillin V is compared to.
- Penicillin G is less acid-stable than penicillin V.
Synonyms
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin: The formal chemical and pharmaceutical name.
- Oral penicillin: A descriptive term highlighting its common route of administration.
Noun
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a crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids
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