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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).
Another name for this class is the beta-lactam antibiotics, referring to their structural formula. 1  The penicillin class contains five groups of antibiotics: aminopenicillins, antipseudomonal penicillins, beta-lactamase inhibitors, natural penicillins, and the penicillinase resistant penicillins. Common antibiotics in the penicillin class include: penicillin V potassium; amoxicillin; amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) View penicillin drugs. 2.