Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Penicillin G

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 50 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Pfizerpen

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

Rare

  • Seizures

  • AIN

  • Cytopenias

Additional Information

Additional Information

Drug of choice for Syphillis

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • Penicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Route of Elimination: Renal