Amoxicillin vs Penicillin G Potassium

## Amoxicillin vs Penicillin G Potassium: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Amoxicillin** and **Penicillin G Potassium**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Amoxicillin**: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours; Penicillin G Potassium — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S; Penicillin G Potassium — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol; Penicillin G Potassium — N/A.

**Type**: Amoxicillin — Small molecule; Penicillin G Potassium — Small molecule.