Patient's question:
All symptoms: Pelvic effusion, vaginitis, excessive secretions, lower abdominal painOnset time and cause: Detected during a physical examination one week ago
Treatment status: No treatment yet
Help needed: How to treat, can I take penicillin V potassium orally?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, penicillin is a compound that needs to be combined with electrolytes, so it must be combined with either potassium ions or sodium ions. Potassium penicillin dissolves quickly, but it is strictly forbidden to be administered intravenously, as intramuscular injection is very painful. Sodium penicillin can be administered intravenously but dissolves poorly. In clinical practice, it is used based on the condition. Conditions that may cause edema generally do not use sodium penicillin; conditions that may cause electrolyte disorders generally do not use potassium penicillin. For example, those with poor kidney function or brain edema can use potassium penicillin, while those with hyperkalemia must use sodium penicillin, and combination therapy is also possible. Medication should be determined based on the condition.