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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).
There are many different types of antibiotics, but most can be broadly classified into six key groups: 1  Penicillins such as amoxicillin and flucloxacillin. 2  Cephalosporins such as cefalexin and cefixime.  Aminoglycosides such as gentamicin.