Antimicrobials
Penicillin VK (oral)

Penicillin VK (oral)

Low
Moderate
$0.50/day

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

  • Streptococcal infections and therapy of documented susceptible infection not requiring parenteral therapy (i.e. upper respiratory tract)
  • Prophylaxis for asplenia
  • Rheumatic fever

Monitor for allergy

  • Allergy (anaphylaxis) and other rash
  • Cytopenias, Positive Coombs, Eosinophilia
  • Serum sickness
  • Acute interstitial nephritis

Antimicrobial class: Penicillin

Average serum half life: No pediatric data Adults: 30 minutes; prolonged in patients with renal impairment

Route of Elimination: Penicillin V and its metabolites are excreted in urine