Penicillin G

drug
Also known as: benzylpenicillin

Learn about this topic in these articles:

characteristics

  • Penicillium notatum and penicillin
    In penicillin

    The naturally occurring penicillins, penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) and penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin), are still used clinically. Because of its poor stability in acid, much of penicillin G is broken down as it passes through the stomach; as a result of this characteristic, it must be given by intramuscular injection, which…

    Read More