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Penicillin Vk Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Penicillin V (as potassium) 250mg, 500mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Penicillinase-sensitive penicillin.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Penicillin Vk Indications
Indications
Penicillin-sensitive infections.
Penicillin Vk Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take on an empty stomach. 125–500mg every 6–8 hours.
Children
Take on an empty stomach. 15–56mg/kg per day in 3–6 divided doses.
Penicillin Vk Contraindications
Not Applicable
Penicillin Vk Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Penicillin Vk Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cephalosporin, imipenem, or other allergy: not recommended. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Penicillin Vk Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Penicillin Vk Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant erythromycin, sulfonamides. Potentiated by probenecid.
Penicillin Vk Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, urticaria, anaphylaxis.
Penicillin Vk Clinical Trials
See Literature
Penicillin Vk Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Beepen-VK, Betapen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-Vee K, Penapar-VK, Pfizerpen VK, V-Cillin K, Veetids, Uticillin VK.
Penicillin Vk Patient Counseling
See Literature
