Properties and uses of penicillin-V

Penicillinase-susceptible penicillins are a class of antibiotics, including penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) and penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin), renowned for their pivotal role in combating bacterial infections since their discovery by Alexander Fleming. These antibiotics disrupt the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to bacterial cell death. Penicillin V is often prescribed for less severe infections, like strep … Read more