Diseases

prolong penicillin serum levels

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Overview

Probenecid actively competes with the 'export' pump of the meninges and renal tubular cells. This results in an increase in concentrations of the penicillins in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

Symptoms

  • indication not disease

Causes

  • indication not disease

Risk factors

  • indication not disease

Diagnosis

  • indication not disease

Medicines used

Frequently asked questions

What is prolong penicillin serum levels?

Probenecid actively competes with the 'export' pump of the meninges and renal tubular cells. This results in an increase in concentrations of the penicillins in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

What are the symptoms of prolong penicillin serum levels?

indication not disease

What causes prolong penicillin serum levels?

indication not disease

Which medicines are used for prolong penicillin serum levels?

probenecid

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