Penicillin Alcohol, Food & Lifestyle Interactions

There are 2 food and lifestyle interactions with penicillin which include:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Certain penicillins may exhibit reduced gastrointestinal absorption in the presence of food. The therapeutic effect of the antimicrobial may be reduced.

MANAGEMENT: The interacting penicillin should be administered one hour before or two hours after meals. Penicillin V and amoxicillin are not affected by food and may be given without regard to meals.

penicillin G - sodium/potassium

Penicillin G sodium contains approximately 46 mg (2 mEq) of sodium per each million units of penicillin. Aqueous penicillin G potassium contains approximately 7 mg (0.3 mEq) of sodium per each million units of penicillin. The sodium content should be considered when these products are used in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention. Each million units of aqueous penicillin G potassium also contain 65.6 mg (1.68 mEq) of potassium and should be considered in patients who may require potassium restriction, such as those with hyperkalemia and/or impaired renal function. Clinical monitoring of electrolytes is recommended if these agents are used.

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penicillin drug Interactions

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penicillin disease Interactions

There are 4 disease interactions with penicillin which include:

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