Diamine Penicillin Injection
Injection
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Benzathine PenicillinWeight:
12 lac units/vialbest Price:
৳ 24.30Generic
Benzathine Penicillin
Indications
Benzathine Penicillin is indicated in- The treatment of penicillin-sensitive infections where initial high blood levels are not required. The prophylaxis of penicillin-sensitive secondary infections especially in children. It is particularly valuable in continuous prophylaxis against rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections. Prophylaxis of streptococcal impetigo Treatment of acute otitis media Treatment of syphilis Treatment of diphtheria carriers
Contraindications
The toxicity of penicillins is generally low, but in a small number of patients penicillin can cause sensitization and allergic reactions. Acute, lifethreatening anaphylactic reactions are rare, but they do occur. Intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin can cause moderate burning discomfort, local pain, and deep muscle soreness and tenderness at the site of injection, lasting for one to three days in about 10% of patients. Some patients had low-grade fever (102˚F) associated with local pain and tenderness. This febrile reaction disappeared within 24 to 48 hours.
Side Effects
Pregnancy category B. Benzathine Penicillin should not be administered during pregnancy unless in the judgment of the physician such administration is clinically justifiable. Special care should be taken in the first three months of pregnancy. As penicillin appears in breast milk, it is probably best for a mother to stop breast-feeding while being given penicillin to avoid exposing the infant to the drug unnecessarily.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Patient with previous hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins, history of allergy, asthma, seizure disorder. Not intended for IV or intra-arterial admin or inj near major peripheral nerves of blood vessels. Prolonged use may result in bacterial or fungal superinfection. Renal impairment.
Therapeutic
Long acting penicillin
Storage Conditions
Store between 2-8°C. Do not freeze.
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