Antimicrobials
Penicillin V

Penicillin V

Low
Moderate
N35/tab

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Streptococcal infections and therapy of documented susceptible infection not requiring parenteral therapy (i.e. upper respiratory tract).

Prophylaxis after rheumatic fever.

  • Monitor for allergy
  • Periodic CBC, SCr
  • Rash
  • Haemolytic anaemia
  • Interstitial nephritis
  • Seizure with high doses

No significant interactions

Antimicrobial class: Penicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic