Definitions for phenoxymethylpenicillin
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1. phenoxymethylpenicillinnoun

   A narrow spectrum penicillin antibiotic.

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1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin

   Phenoxymethylpenicillin, also known as penicillin V (PcV) and penicillin VK, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Specifically it is used for the treatment of strep throat, otitis media, and cellulitis. It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever and to prevent infections following removal of the spleen. It is given by mouth.Side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. It is not recommended in those with a history of penicillin allergy. It is relatively safe for use during pregnancy. It is in the penicillin and beta lactam family of medications. It usually results in bacterial death.Phenoxymethylpenicillin was first made in 1948 by Eli Lilly.: 121  It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 319th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 900 thousand prescriptions.

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1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin

   Phenoxymethylpenicillin, commonly known as penicillin V, is a penicillin antibiotic that is orally active. It is less active than benzylpenicillin against Gram-negative bacteria. Phenoxymethylpenicillin is more acid-stable than benzylpenicillin, which allows it to be given orally. It exerts a bactericidal action against penicillin-sensitive microorganisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell-wall peptidoglycan. It is not active against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria, which include many strains of staphylococci. Phenoxymethylpenicillin has a range of antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria that is similar to that of benzylpenicillin and a similar mode of action, but it is substantially less active than benzylpenicillin against Gram-negative bacteria. Phenoxymethylpenicillin is usually used only for the treatment of mild to moderate infections, and not for severe or deep-seated infections since absorption can be unpredictable. Except for the treatment or prevention of infection with Streptococcus pyogenes, therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies and by clinical response. Patients treated initially with parenteral benzylpenicillin may continue oral treatment with phenoxymethylpenicillin once a satisfactory clinical response has been obtained.

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   The numerical value of phenoxymethylpenicillin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of phenoxymethylpenicillin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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