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penicillin V

DEFINITIONS OF: penicillin V

1

n a crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids

Synonyms:
phenoxymethyl penicillin
Types:
Ledercillin VK, penicillin V potassium
a form of penicillin V (trade name Ledercillin VK)
Type of:
penicillin
any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
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