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Penicillin V


Also available as the following trade name medications: (Beepen-VK) (Apo-Pen-VK) (Betapen-VK) (Ledercillin VK) (Nadopen-V) (Novapen V) (Novopen-VK) (Pen Vee) (Pen Vee K) (Phenoxymethylpenicillin) (PVF) (PVF K) (Robicillin VK) (V-Cillin K) (VC-K) (Veetids) (Ledercillin) (Nadopen-V 200) (Nadopen-V 400 (Nu-Pen-Vk) (Pen-Vee)


INDICATION


An antibiotic used for the treatment of various infectious diseases




SIDE EFFECTS


A dark or discolored tongue is most common. Anemia, decrease blood platelets and white blood cells, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, hives, and hypersensitivity. Rare effects include: unexplained bleeding or bruising, weakness, sore throat, fever, abdominal cramps, and seizures




INTERACTIONS and PRECAUTIONS


[Use with beta-blockers can increase risk of anaphylaxis
Use with oral contraceptives can impair contraceptive effectiveness
Use with calcium supplements can decrease penicillins effect. Use with chloramphenicol can decrease the effect of both drugs
Use with cholestyramine may decrease penicillin effect
Use with colestipol may decrease penicillin effect
Use with erythromycins or tetracyclines may decrease the effect of both drugs
Use with probenecid can increase penicillin effect



USUAL DOSE


)120-500)Adult and adolescent: oral
).12-5mg every six to eight hours Infants and children (up to