Med Amoxicillin and Parnate

• Generic Name: penicillin v potassium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  PC Pen VK, Pen-V, Penicillin-VK, Veetids

Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.

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.

Penicillins are available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tranylcypromine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Parnate

Parnate is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.

Parnate is used to treat major depressive episodes in adults when other medicines have not been effective.

Parnate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.