Penicillin VK is an antibiotic best recommended to prevent or treat infection. Penicillin VK (also called Pen-Vee K, V-Cillin K, or Veetids) are oral tablets and are highly recommended by the doctors' to prevent infection/allergy.
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Penicillin VK Clinical Description
Penicillin V potassium is the potassium salt of penicillin V. This chemically improved form combines acid stability with immediate solubility and rapid absorption. It is designated 4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]-heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 3,3 -dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(phenoxyacetyl)amino]-, monopotassium salt, [2S-(2a,5a,6b)]-. The empirical formula for Penicillin V potassium is C16H17KN2O5S, and its molecular weight is 388.48.
Penicillin VK Ingredient
Each tablet contains penicillin V potassium equivalent to 250 mg (400,000 units) or 500 mg (800,000 units) penicillin V. The tablets also contain lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch, stearic acid, and other inactive ingredients.
Penicillin VK Side Effects
Penicillin VK may lead to some unwanted side effects as you begin medication. However these Penicillin VK side effects starts fading as soon as the body gets used to the medication.
Penicillin VK Side Effects include -
- Skin Rashes
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Loss in appetite
- Pain in stomach
- Epigastric distress
- Mild headaches
- Black Tongue
- Diarrhea
Penicillin VK may also produce few allergic reaction like: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, short of breath, muscle aches, swelling of face or neck, headache, tight feeling in throat, and cough.
These are commonly known side effects of Penicillin VK. If you encounter side effects other than those mentioned above or if these Penicillin VK side effects refuses to go away, immediately contact your doctor.
Penicillin VK Precautions
On consumption of Penicillin VK hypersensitivity, including fatal anaphylaxis, have been observed during the clinical trials. Cross sensitivity may occur with cephlasporins and other beta lactam antibiotics. Consult your doctor in such cases before starting Penicillin VK medication. Penicillin VK medication should be stopped if any allergic reaction occurs during medication. Oral therapy should not be relied upon in patients with severe illness, or with nausea, vomiting, gastric dilation, achalasia or intestinal hypermotility. Sometimes patients do not absorb therapeutic amounts of orally administered penicillin. Administer with caution in the presence of markedly impaired renal function, due to the increased risk of encephalopathy.
Prolonged use of Penicillin VK may promote the over growth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If super infection occurs, appropriate measures should be taken. Consult your doctor thoroughly before starting Penicillin VK medication.
Penicillin VK Overdose
Symptoms of Penicillin VK Overdose - If you see your ward vomiting or in a nauseated condition, with a body seizure it is a likely case of Penicillin VK overdose.
Treatment - Immediately call the Poison Control Center or Emergency Service asking for Ambulance. There is no specified antidote for Penicillin VK overdose cases. Symptomatic and supportive therapy is recommended. Activated charcoal with a cathartic, such as sorbitol may hasten drug elimination. Penicillin VK may be removed by haemodialysis.
Penicillin VK Drug Interaction
Penicillin VK may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Tetracyclines, erythromycins, lincomycins all reduce the antimicrobial effectiveness of Penicillin VK. Aspirin, probenecid, and butazolidin may potentiate Penicillin VK's potency. Penicillin may potentiate coumadin and tandearil effects. |
