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Which of the following is the main difference between penicillin V and penicillin G____________?

Correct answer: A. Penicilline-V is more stable gastric acid

  • A. Penicilline-V is more stable gastric acid
  • B. Penicilline-G is more absorbed from the G.I.T
  • C. Penicilline-G is more allergic than penicillin-V
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Penicillin V is more resistant to gastric acid, so it can be given orally with better stability. Penicillin G is acid-labile and is therefore usually administered parenterally.

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