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These drugs will not work for colds, flu, and other infections caused by viruses. Examples of penicillins are penicillin V (Beepen-VK, Pen-Vee K, V-cillin K, Veetids) and amoxicillin (Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, Wymox).
Penicillins What are Penicillins. Penicillins are a type of antibiotic derived from Penicillium fungi. Alexander Fleming discovered the first penicillin in 1928 (benzylpenicillin also called penicillin G). Since then, several other penicillins have been derived, and the original structure has been modified to create new penicillins with enhanced effectiveness against a broader range of bacteria.