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PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM (UNII: 146T0TU1JB) (PENICILLIN V - UNII:Z61I075U2W)
Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC
PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM
PENICILLIN V 500 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Penicillin V potassium tablets are indicated in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections due to penicillin G-sensitive microorganisms. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response. NOTE: Severe pneumonia, empyema, bacteremia, pericarditis, meningitis, and arthritis should not be treated with penicillin V during the acute stage. Indicated surgical procedures should be performed. The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of penicillin V. Mild-to-moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever, and mild erysipelas. NOTE: Streptococci in groups A, C, G, H, L, and M are very sensitive to penicillin. Other groups, including group D (enterococcus), are resistant. Mild to moderately severe infections of the respiratory tract. Mild infections of the skin and soft tissues. NOTE: Reports indicate an increasing number of strains of staphylococci resistant to penicillin G, emphasizing the need for culture an
Penicillin-VK Tablets (Penicillin V Potassium Tablets USP), 500 mg (800,000 units) are oblong, biconvex white tablets, debossed PVK 500 on one side and GG 950 on the reverse side and break scored on both sides. Repackaged By Aidarex pharmaceuticals, LLC Corona, CA 92880 Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature). Keep tightly closed. Dispense in a tight container, as defined in the USP.
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PENICILLIN V POTASIUM- PENICILLIN V POTASIUM TABLET AIDAREX PHARMACEUTICALS LLC ---------- PENICILLIN-VK PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP 250 MG (400,000 UNITS) 500 MG (800,000 UNITS) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of penicillin-VK and other antibacterial drugs, penicillin-VK should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. DESCRIPTION Penicillin V is the phenoxymethyl analog of penicillin G. Penicillin V potassium is the potassium salt of penicillin V. Molecular Formula: C H O KN S Molecular Weight: 388.5 Penicillin -VK (Penicillin V Potassium Tablets USP), for oral administration, contain 250 mg (400,000 units) or 500 mg (800,000 units) penicillin V. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, and titanium dioxide. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Penicillin V exerts a bactericidal action against penicillin-sensitive microorganisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of biosynthesis of cell-wall mucopeptide. It is not active against the penicillinase-producing bacteria, which include many strains of staphylococci. The drug exerts high _in vitro_ activity against staphylococci (except penicillinase-producing strains), streptococci (groups A, C, G, H, L and M), and pneumococci. Other organisms sensitive _in vitro_ to penicillin V are _Corynebacteriumdiphtheriae, Bacillus anthracis, Clostridia, Actinomycesbovis,_ _Streptobacillusmoniliformis, Listeria monocytogenes, Leptospira, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae._ _Treponemapallidum_ is extremely sensitive. The potassium salt of penicillin V has the distinct advantage over penicillin G in resistance to inactivation by gastric acid. It may be given with meals; however, blood levels are slightly higher when the drug is given on an empty stomach. Average blood levels are two to five times higher than the levels follow Soma hati kamili