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Penicillin g procaine
Penicillin g procaine is a medicine in the class anti bacterial. It is used for endocarditis.
- Classe del farmaco: Anti Bacterial
- Indicato per: endocarditis
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Anti Bacterial
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Interferes with cell wall mucopeptide synthesis during active multiplication, resulting in bactericidal activity against susceptible microorganisms.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
Pneumonia: 600,000-1,000,000 units IM qDay
Come si assume di solito
Penicillin antibiotics are taken by mouth or given by injection at regular intervals for a set number of days; the course should be completed even when symptoms improve early.
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Safe Penicillins have been used widely in pregnancy without evidence of fetal harm; animal studies show none. Procaine penicillin is used for syphilis in pregnancy when needed. Rare procaine reactions (agitation, fits) affect the mother, not the fetus. Safe when indicated.
- Allattamento
- Safe Penicillin G passes into milk in low amounts and is not expected to harm the infant. LactMed: acceptable; occasionally diarrhoea or thrush in the infant. Breastfeeding can continue.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Urticaria
- Skin rashes including maculopapular eruptions
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Chills, fever, edema, arthralgia
Controindicazioni
- Hypersensitivity to drug or excipients
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Prescribing penicillin G procaine in absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to patient
- Penicillin should be used with caution in individuals with histories of significant allergies and/or asthma
- Whenever allergic reactions occur, penicillin should be withdrawn.
Anyone who has had an allergic reaction to a penicillin or another beta-lactam antibiotic must tell the prescriber before taking one. Severe or persistent diarrhoea during or after a course needs medical advice.
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Domande frequenti
What is Penicillin g procaine used for?
Penicillin g procaine is a medicine in the class anti bacterial. It is used for Endocarditis, Pneumonia, Staphylococcal infections, Streptococcal group a infections, Syphilis.
What side effects have been reported with Penicillin g procaine?
Urticaria, Skin rashes including maculopapular eruptions, Pseudomembranous colitis, Chills, fever, edema, arthralgia.
Can Penicillin g procaine be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. Penicillins have been used widely in pregnancy without evidence of fetal harm; animal studies show none. Procaine penicillin is used for syphilis in pregnancy when needed. Rare procaine reactions (agitation, fits) affect the mother, not the fetus. Safe when indicated. Breastfeeding: Safe. Penicillin G passes into milk in low amounts and is not expected to harm the infant. LactMed: acceptable; occasionally diarrhoea or thrush in the infant. Breastfeeding can continue.
What does Penicillin g procaine interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Penicillin g procaine yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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