Penicillin V (Noun)
Meaning
A crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Penicillin V is a crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids.
- The doctor prescribed penicillin V to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
- Penicillin V is often used to treat infections of the throat and respiratory tract.
- The antibiotic properties of penicillin V make it effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.
- Penicillin V is commonly administered orally due to its resistance to gastric acids.