2006-11-12 18:31:27 · 5 answers · asked by LAHTAUNYAH L 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
it's used to treat certain bacterial infections. It's called an antibiotic
2006-11-12 18:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Please see the webpage for more details on Penicillin.
2006-11-12 18:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a broad spectrum antibiotic. The penicillins(as there is more than one) are bactericidal and act by interfering with bacteria cell wall synthesis. They are used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections and prophalacticaly to prevent bacterial growth and the subsequent illness/infection post surgery.
2006-11-12 21:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by ed and ali x x x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Penicillin V potassium is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections due to microorganisms whose susceptibility to penicillin G is within the range of serum levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriologic studies (including susceptibility tests) and by clinical response.
2006-11-12 21:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by mary j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an antibiotic. it treats alot of things i have always got it when i have had a cold
2006-11-12 18:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋