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Penicillin v Potassium
Latest prescription information about Penicillin v Potassium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Penicillin v Potassium
Pronunciation : pen i sill' in
Trade Name(s):
India- Bistrepen 1 dose, Fortified PP, Fortified Procaine peni INJ, Kaypen, Pencom, Penidure, Penivoral, Shalpen, Durapen. International- Beepen VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-Vee K, -48, Longacillin, Cillin K, Veetids. This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dose range is 125 to 500 mg (200,000 to 400,000 units) every 6 to 8 hours for 10 days. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney impairment, blood-clotting disorder, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Allergic reactions like hives, shock and swelling in the face, hands, leg etc; anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20° to 25°C). |
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