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Penicillin VK
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Penicillin VK Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Penicillin V potassium (penicillin VK) is an antibiotic available in oral and intravenous formulations and manufactured by several generic drug manufacturers. Side effects of penicillin VK include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, and itching. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to other penicillins should not receive penicillin VK. Persons who are allergic to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics may or may not be allergic to penicilli VK. Serious but rare reactions include seizures, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), and low platelet or red blood cell count. Penicillin VK can alter the normal bacteria in the colon and encourage overgrowth of some bacteria such as Clostridium difficile which causes inflammation of the colon (pseudomembranous colitis).
The usual adult dose of penicillin VK is 125 to 500 mg every 6-8 hours. Benemid (Probenecid) causes an increase in the level of penicillin VK in the blood by reducing the elimination of penicillin by the kidneys. Penicillin VK is considered safe during pregnancy. Penicillin VK is excreted in breast milk and may cause diarrhea or allergic responses in nursing infants.
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Penicillin VK Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of penicillin V potassium tablets, penicillin V potassium (penicillin v potassium (penicillin v potassium) ) for oral solution, and other antibacterial drugs, penicillin V potassium tablets and penicillin V potassium (penicillin v potassium (penicillin v potassium) ) for oral solution should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting ...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Penicillin VK Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- severe skin rash, itching, or peeling;
- agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or
- seizure (bla...
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What is Consumer information?
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Penicillin VK Consumer Information: Uses
Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. This medication may be taken with or without food. However, penicillin is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach (1 ho...
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