Penicillin V
Penicillin V
Definition
A member of the penicillin family exhibiting broad-spectrum antibiotic property. Penicillin V binds to penicillin binding proteins (PBP), the enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of peptidoglycan, which is a critical component of the bacterial cell wall. This leads to the interruption of cell wall synthesis, consequently leading to bacterial cell growth inhibition and cell lysis.
Also known as PENICILLIN V, Phenoxymethylpenicillin, V-Cillin — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC J01CE02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C62064 per NCIT
- SCTID 372725003 per RXNORM
- SCTID 39359008 per RXNORM
- UNII Z61I075U2W per RXNORM
Indications
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ear | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Middle ear | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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