Benzathine Benzyl Penicillin

Benzathine Benzyl Penicillin- Drug Detail Profile

Category of DrugBenzathine Benzyl Penicillin is an Anti-Infective drug
Mechanism of Action 
Indications Benzathine Benzyl Penicillin is used for
1. Mild to moderate infections of the upper
respiratory tract due to susceptible
streptococci
2. Syphilis
3. Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.
Well Known
Pharmaceutical Brands
 
Available dosage forms INJECTABLE SUSPENSION
Dose 
Contraindications1. Hypersensitivity
2. Neurosyphilis.
Precautions 1. Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or/
and penicillins
2. Elderly
3. Infants
4. Asthma
5. Kidney disease
6. lactation
7. interactions
Adverse Effects 1. Hypersensitivity reactions such as
exfoliative dermatitis
2. Pain at the injection site, thrombophlebitis of the injected vein
3. diarrhoea
4. Nausea
5. Joint pain
6. Angioedema
7. serum sickness
Pregnancy Category 

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