Benzathine Penicillin
Overview
Benzathine Penicillin has the same antimicribial activity as benzylpenicillin to which Benzathine Penicillin is hydrolyzed gradually following deep intramuscular injection. its use should be restricted to micro-organisms that are highly susceptible to benzylpenicillin.
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Benzathine Penicillin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 0.6 to 1.2 million units | 0.9 (0.9) | As recommended. | IM | single dose every 3 weeks dose and duration may vary according to indication |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 22.9 to 45.8 mg/kg | 34 (34.35) | As recommended. | Intra Muscular | Every 5-7 Days |
| 22.9 mg/kg | 23 (22.9) | 8 hourly | Oral | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 28.625 mg/kg | 29 (28.625) | 8 hourly | oral | |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Benzathine Penicillin
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Manufacturers of
Benzathine Penicillin
in Pakistan
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