penicillin V

A semisynthetic penicillin that is stable even in high humidity, resists destruction by gastric juice, and is therefore effective when taken orally.

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penicillin V - a crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids

phenoxymethyl penicillin

penicillin - any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

Ledercillin VK, penicillin V potassium - a form of penicillin V (trade name Ledercillin VK)

References in periodicals archive

The high yield penicillin V producing strain Penicillium chrysogenum was obtained SPIC pharmaceutical division, Cuddalore, India.

Optimization of sugarcane bagasse, nutrient and temperature on the yield of penicillin v in solid state fermentation by Penicillium Chrysogenum

Two multicenter, randomized, single-blind studies conducted in 1994 and 1995 reported that 35% of children aged 2 to 12 years treated with oral penicillin V and 37% treated with intramuscular benzathine penicillin G had a positive throat culture result for a concordant serotype of GABHS when tested either 10 to 14 days or 1 month after starting treatment (FIGURE 2).

Management of Group A [beta]-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis in children

Optimal treatment for rat-bite fever is penicillin G given intravenously for 7 to 10 days, followed by penicillin V taken orally for 7 days.

Rat-bite fever, Canada

For minor infections, 2 months of oral penicillin V may be sufficient.

Actinomycosis of the temporal bone: a report of a case

Of the children, 20 received penicillin V (17 mg/kg or 250 mg every 8 hours) while the other 20 were given cefdinir (14 mg/kg or 600 mg/day) for the 10 days prior to surgery.

Cephalosporins superior for GABHS

In an 18-month prospective observational study, 137 children (mean age 5.5 years) received amoxicillin and 139 children (mean age 8.4 years) received penicillin V. The bacteriologic cure rate was better in the amoxicillin group than in the penicillin group (76% vs.

Amoxicillin better for GABHS. (Clinical Capsules)

However, these antibiotics are much more expensive than penicillin V. Previous trials of once-daily penicillin have produced mixed results.

Once-daily amoxicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis in children. (Patient-Oriented Evidence that Matters)

Penicillin was defined as penicillin V, amoxicillin, and amoxicillin clavulate.

[Beta]-lactam use tied to pneumococcal resistance risk. (Preschool Population)