Penicillins (Systemic)
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong 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.
Stop taking this medicine
and get emergency help immediately
if any of the following side effects
occur:
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
In addition to the side effects
mentioned above, check with your doctor immediately
if any of the following side effects occur:
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
Note:
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Some of the above side effects (severe abdominal or stomach cramps
and pain, and watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody) may also
occur up to several weeks after you stop taking any of these medicines. |
Rare - For penicillin G procaine only
Agitation or combativeness; anxiety; confusion; fear of impending
death; feeling, hearing, or seeing things that are
not real
Other side effects may occur that usually do
not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment
as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any
of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Other side
effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any
other effects, check with your doctor.
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