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Total Penicillin reports: 23.
Penicillin FDA safety alerts: 2004 .
Reported deaths: 1    Reported hospitalizations: 12.
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Reported Penicillin Side Effects: urticaria, pruritus, swelling face, pain in extremity, pain, rash erythematous, infusion related reaction, dysphagia, erythema multiforme, dermatitis bullous, toxic epidermal necrolysis.
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Penicillin Side Effects Report #5208940-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported PENICILLIN problem on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with bacterial infection and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal tenderness, headache, leukopenia, lumbar puncture abnormal, malaise, neutropenia, pyrexia. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5220707-6
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, urticaria. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5228413-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported PENICILLIN problem on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis infective and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, oxygen saturation decreased, pruritus, rash erythematous. PENICILLIN dosage: 2 MILLION UNITS EVERY 4 HRS IV BS. During the same period patient was treated with INDERAL, LACTOBACILLUS, LOVENOX, MICRONASE, PROTONIX, ZOVIRAX, DILAUDID, MORPHINE. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5245540-0
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Physician from POLAND on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with cough and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis bullous, erythema multiforme, oral soft tissue disorder, pemphigoid, post inflammatory pigmentation change. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5311887-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PENICILLIN problem on Apr 26, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with animal bite and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: decreased activity, infusion site bruising, injection site phlebitis, pain. PENICILLIN dosage: I THINK 2 MILLION UNITS Q4 IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, ZOFRAN. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5366264-5
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 19 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, lethargy. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5376906-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported PENICILLIN problem on June 28, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with tooth abscess and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, pain in extremity. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5376907-8
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2007. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with tooth abscess and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, muscle spasms. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5051805-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PENICILLIN problem on July 13, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, weighting 302.9 lb, was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5070192-2
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CUBA on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with pharyngitis streptococcal and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermographism, urticaria. PENICILLIN dosage: 500 MG BID PO. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5087555-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PENICILLIN problem on Aug 18, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 72.09 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain, swelling face, urticaria. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5096961-0
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2006. Female patient, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis streptococcal and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5097939-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PENICILLIN problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 72.09 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain, swelling face, urticaria. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5126662-1
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with tooth disorder and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: swelling face. PENICILLIN dosage: 2G, 500 MG QID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5141134-6
Consumer or non-health professional from GREECE reported PENICILLIN problem on Oct 19, 2006. Male patient, child 6 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephritis interstitial. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5153001-2
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient, 16 years of age, was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bruxism, convulsion, dyspnoea. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5164368-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PENICILLIN problem on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, child 10 years of age, weighting 75.00 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis streptococcal and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5167719-9
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 103.2 lb, was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urticaria. PENICILLIN dosage: 500MG TID FOR 10 DAYS PO. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5189129-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PENICILLIN problem on Dec 05, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with pyrexia and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: embolia cutis medicamentosa, erythema, pain in extremity, pruritus, urticaria. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5195532-5
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dyspepsia, dysphagia, lip swelling, oedema peripheral, pruritus, rash, throat tightness, tuberculosis skin test positive. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5406258-4
Physician from TURKEY reported PENICILLIN problem on July 23, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pharyngotonsillitis and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood sodium decreased, burning sensation, conjunctival hyperaemia, conjunctivitis, dermatitis bullous, dysphagia, eye pruritus, heart rate increased. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5469708-3
PENICILLIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, rash. PENICILLIN dosage: 250 MG Q6H PO. Patient recovered.

Penicillin Side Effects Report #5473189-3
Physician from TURKEY reported PENICILLIN problem on Sept 20, 2007. Female patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with pharyngitis, tonsillitis and was treated with PENICILLIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. PENICILLIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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