How does PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM work?

PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM the same as Penicillin V Potassium?

Penicillin V Potassium is a brand name for PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM

Q: What is PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM used for?

PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM (brand name Penicillin V Potassium) is a Penicillin Antibiotic indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of penicillin V potassium and other antibacterial drugs, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, empyema.

Penicillin Antibiotic

Brand names: Penicillin V Potassium

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of penicillin V potassium and other antibacterial drugs

they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data

empyema

bacteremia

pericarditis

meningitis

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS A previous hypersensitivity reaction to any penicillin is a contraindication.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS SERIOUS AND OCCASIONALLY FATAL HYPERSENSITIVITY (anaphylactic) REACTIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN PATIENTS ON PENICILLIN THERAPY
SERIOUS ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE
Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including penicillin V potassium tablets, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

0.1-1%

Anxiety

0.1-1%

Fatigue

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

General Unwellness

0.1-1%

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM openFDA label JSON → PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM FAERS adverse-event reports → PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral