PC Pen VK
Name: PC Pen VK
PC Pen VK Drug Class
PC Pen VK is part of the drug class:
Beta lactamase sensitive penicillins
PC Pen VK Food Interactions
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of penicillin V potassium, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving this medication.
PC Pen VK and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Penicillin V potassium falls into category B. There are no well-done studies that have been done in humans with penicillin V potassium. But in animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication, and the babies did not show any medical issues related to this medication.
PC Pen VK and Lactation
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Penicillin V potassium has been detected in human breast milk. Because of the possibility for adverse reactions in nursing infants from Penicillin VK, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or to stop use of penicillin V potassium. The importance of the drug to the mother should be considered.
PC Pen VK Overdose
If you take too much penicillin V potassium, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.
Other Requirements
- Store penicillin V potassium tablets at room temperature between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
- Store penicillin V potassium solution (after mixing with water) in the refrigerator. Discard any unused solution (not tablets) after 14 days.
- Keep the bottle for the solution tightly closed.
- Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.