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

Penicillin VK

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

250-500mg PO q6-8h

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 10 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Veetids

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects
  • GI upset

Rare

  • AIN

  • Cytopenias

Oral Liquids

Oral Liquids

  • 125mg/5mL suspension

  • 250mg/5mL suspension

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

  • 250mg tablet

  • 500mg tablet

Additional Information

Additional Information

Drug of choice for Strep throat

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