Penicillin V (Penicillin V Potassium)



Penicillin V (Penicillin V Potassium)





(pen i sill’ in)

Apo-Pen-VK (CAN), Nu-Pen-VK (CAN)

PREGNANCY CATEGORY B


Drug Classes

Antibiotic

Penicillin (acid stable)


Therapeutic Actions

Bactericidal: Inhibits cell wall synthesis of sensitive organisms, causing cell death.


Indications



  • Mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive organisms—streptococci, pneumococci, staphylococci, fusospirochetes


  • Unlabeled uses: Prophylactic treatment of children with sickle cell anemia, actinomycosis, Lyme disease, postexposure anthrax prophylaxis



Available Forms

Tablets—250, 300, 500 mg; powder for oral solution—125, 250, 300 mg/5 mL


Dosages

Adults and patients older than 12 yr

Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Penicillin V (Penicillin V Potassium)

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