Penicillin v
Penicillin V
Penicillin V (pronounced: /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/), also known as phenoxymethylpenicillin, is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a member of the penicillin family of antibiotics, which also includes penicillin G, amoxicillin, and ampicillin.
Etymology
The term "penicillin" comes from the Penicillium genus of fungi, from which the antibiotic was first isolated. The "V" in Penicillin V stands for "verum," which is Latin for "true" or "genuine." This distinguishes it from other types of penicillin.
Usage
Penicillin V is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including streptococcal infections, pneumococcal infections, and staphylococcal infections. It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever and chorea, which can occur as complications of streptococcal infections.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of medicine that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
- Bacterial infection: An infection caused by bacteria.
- Penicillin: A group of antibiotics that includes penicillin V, penicillin G, amoxicillin, and ampicillin.
- Streptococcal infection: An infection caused by streptococcus bacteria.
- Pneumococcal infection: An infection caused by pneumococcus bacteria.
- Staphylococcal infection: An infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria.
- Rheumatic fever: A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.
- Chorea: A neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Penicillin v
- Wikipedia's article - Penicillin v
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