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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).
penicillin O-a penicillin that is similar in antibiotic action to penicillin G but is obtained differently. penicillin V, phenoxymethyl penicillin-a crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids. piperacillin, Pipracil-a synthetic type of penicillin antibiotic (trade name Pipracil) used for moderate to severe infections.