Penicilin
Penicillin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.
There are several different kinds of penicillin. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillin may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillin will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Penicilin side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
- Less common: Fast or irregular breathing; fever; joint pain; lightheadedness or fainting (sudden); puffiness or swelling around the face; red, scaly skin; shortness of breath ; skin rash, hives, itching
- Rare: Abdominal or stomach cramps and pain (severe); abdominal tenderness; convulsions (seizures); decreased amount of urine; diarrhea (watery and severe), which may also be bloody; mental depression; nausea and vomiting; pain at place of injection; sore throat and fever ; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellow eyes or skin
- More common: Diarrhea (mild); headache; sore mouth or tongue; vaginal itching and discharge; white patches in the mouth and/or on the tongue
Keep all appointments with your doctor.