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Penicillin Antibiotics

Penicillin antibiotics are used to treat treat urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory infections, skin infections, bacterial infections, gastrointestinal infections, meningitis, and pneumonia. They work by killing the bacteria that is causing the infection.

Why are penicillin antibiotics prescribed?

  1. Bacterial Infection (17%)
  2. Upper Respiratory Infection (16%)
  3. Lower Respiratory Infection (16%)
  4. Urinary Tract Infection (16%)
  5. Ear Infection (16%)
  6. Skin Infection (16%)
  7. Meningitis (1%)
  8. Pneumonia (1%)
  9. Gastrointestinal Infection (0%)
  10. Sinus Infection (0%)

Key takeaways

Penicillin antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, and skin infections. They also have other uses, including treating urinary tract infections and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Penicillin antibiotics work by killing bacteria that's causing the infection. Examples such as amoxicillin, penicillin V potassium (Penicillin VK), and dicloxacillin are available as oral pills. Some penicillin antibiotics like Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine) and ampicillin are injections. Your prescriber will choose the penicillin antibiotic that's most appropriate for treating your infection.

Prices for popular Penicillin Antibiotics medications
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amoxicillin

as low as$7
Amoxicillin is an inexpensive drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic amoxicillin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Penicillin v Potassium is an inexpensive drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. Penicillin v Potassium is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic penicillin v potassium is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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ampicillin

as low as$11
AMPICILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Unasyn

as low as$11
AMPICILLIN; SULBACTAM treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
DICLOXACILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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oxacillin

as low as$45
OXACILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
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Moxatag

as low as$206
AMOXICILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE; PENICILLIN G PROCAINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE; PENICILLIN G PROCAINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE prevents and treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
Pivya is part of the Penicillin Antibiotics class and treats Urinary Tract Infection. Penicillin antibiotics are used to treat treat urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory infections, skin infections, bacterial infections, gastrointestinal infections, meningitis, and pneumonia. They work by killing the bacteria that is causing the infection. Pivya is only available as a brand name drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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