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Penicillin G potassium and Hyperkalemia

Result of checking the interaction of drug Penicillin G potassium and disease Hyperkalemia for safety when used together.

Check result:

Penicillin G potassium <> Hyperkalemia

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Each million units of penicillin G potassium contains approximately 6.8 milligrams of sodium (0.3 mEq) and 65.6 milligrams of potassium (1.68 mEq) and may cause serious and even fatal electrolyte disturbances, i.e., hyperkalemia, when given intravenously in large doses. Clinical monitoring of electrolytes is recommended if these agents are used. Care should be exercised when using this agent in patients with electrolytes abnormalities.

Penicillin G potassium

Generic Name: penicillin g potassium

Brand Name: Pfizerpen

Synonyms: Penicillin G (Parenteral/Aqueous)

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