Generic Name
Benzathine Penicillin GPacks Price
- Inj 0.6 MIU: 1 Vial: 12.75: 15.00
- Inj 1.2 MIU: 1 Vial: 18.70: 22.00
La-Pen
Therapeutic Group
Beta-Lactamase Sensitive PenicillinsIndication Dosage
Mild To Severe Streptococcal Infections Group A Of Upper Respiratory Tract, Skin And Soft Tissues, Scarlet Fever, Erysipelas, Otitis Media:
By Deep IM Inj:
- Adults: 2.4 Million Units.
- Children: 30-60 Lbs, 0.9-1.2 Million Units; Infants & Children Under 30 Lbs., 0.6 Million Units, Injection At A Single Session Using Multiple Im Sites When Indicated. Alternatively, Give 1/2 The Total Dose On Day 1 And the Remaining 1/2 Of the Total Dose On Day 3.
Pneumococcal Infections (except Pneumococcal Meningitis):
By Deep IM Inj:
- Adults: 1.2 Million Units.
- Children: 0.6 Million Units, Repeated Every 2 Or 3 Days Until The Temperature Is Normal For 48 Hr
Content
- Inj 0.6 Miu: Benzathine Penicillin G 0.6 Miu (long Acting), Vial.
- Inj 1.2 Miu: Benzathine Penicillin G 1.2 Miu (long Acting), Vial.inj 2 Benzathine Penicillin G 2.4 Miu (long Acting), Vial
Pregnancy
No Evidence Of Harm
Stability
- Beta Lactamase Sensitive Penicillin
Contra Indications
- History Of Previous Hypersensitivity Reaction To Penicillins And/or Cephalosporins.
Precautions
- History Of Previous Hypersensitivity Reaction To Penicillins And/or Cephalosporins.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Gi Disturbances
- Anaemias
- Anaphylaxis
- Glossitis
- Stomatitis
- Gastritis
- Sore Throat
- Dry Mouth
- Furry Tongue
- Hemorrhagic Manifestation
- Interstitial Nephritis (e.g Oliguria
- Hematuria)
- Nephrotoxicity
- Accumulation Of Sodium From Injection Can Occur In Renal Failure. High Doses May Cause Neurotoxicity
- Including Cerebral Irritation
- Convulsions
- Or Coma.
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Author
Shahid Arif