Procaine Penicillin G
Description
Procaine Penicillin G is a combination of natural benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) and the local anesthetic agent procaine in equimolar amounts which is used to treat moderately severe bacterial infections caused due to penicillin-sensitive microorganisms.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Procaine Penicillin G
- Fever
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Muscle pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Slow heart rate
- Pain at injection site
- Nausea and vomiting
- Blurred vision
- White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Uses of Procaine Penicillin G
What is it prescribed for?
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Streptococcal Infections
- Bacterial endocarditis
- Diphtheria
- Erysipeloid
- Syphilis
- Rat-bite fever
- Anthrax
- Whipple's disease
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically well established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to procaine penicillin G, any other antibiotic of the penicillin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Gonorrhea
This medicine is not recommended for the treatment of gonorrhea.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
General warnings
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.
Hypersensitivity reactions
This medicine may cause serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic shock in some patients. This risk is especially high in patients with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. If an anaphylactic reaction occurs, the treatment should be discontinued immediately and appropriate corrective measures should be undertaken.
Route of administration
This medicine is recommended for deep intramuscular administration only. Do not administer this medicine into or near an artery or nerve due to the risk of severe adverse effects.
Driving or operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as lightheadedness, blurred vision, fainting, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you miss any scheduled dosing of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Live attenuated vaccines and related products
Methotrexate
Tetracycline
Ethinyl Estradiol
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Colitis
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Methemoglobinemia
This medicine may cause a blood disorder where there is an elevated level of methemoglobin produced in the blood. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by stopping the growth of bacteria by inhibiting its cell wall synthesis.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Penicillins
Schedule
Schedule H
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Procaine Benzylpenicillin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 13 September 2019]. Available from:
Penicillin G Procaine Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2019 [cited 16 September 2019]. Available from:
DailyMed - Penicillin G Procaine- penicillin g procaine injection, suspension [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 16 September 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 16 Sep 2019
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