Pfizerpen (Penicillin G potassium) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Pfizerpen Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Pfizerpen Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

PFIZERPEN (penicillin G potassium) Structural Formula Illustration

Aqueous penicillin G (parenteral) is indicated in the therapy of severe infections caused by penicillin G-susceptible microorganisms when rapid and high penicillin levels are required in the conditions listed below. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including susceptibility tests) and by clinical response.

The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of aqueous penicillin G (parenteral):

Streptococcal infections.

NOTE: Streptococci in groups A, C, H, G, L, and M are very sensitive to penicillin G...

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What is Pfizerpen Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Pfizerpen 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:

swelling, bruising, or irritation where the injection was given;
headache with nausea, vomiting, and tiredness;
a red, blistering, peeling skin rash;
chills, fever, swelling, joint or muscle pain, and confusion;
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
seizure (con...

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What is Pfizerpen Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Pfizerpen Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is also used to prevent infection of the heart (bacterial endocarditis) in patients with certain heart diseases who are having surgery. This medication is known as a natural penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. For children, the dosage is also based on weight.

If you are giving this ...

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