PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE
(PEN i SILL in G BEN za theen) Brand: Bicillin L-A
What is the most significant information I must know about penicillin G benzathine?
• You must not receive this medicine if you are allergic to penicillin. Speak your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Omnicef, Keflex, and others.
• Till you receive penicillin G benzathine, speak your doctor if you have asthma or a history of allergies, liver malady, kidney malady, or heart disease.
• Be certain to receive all doses your doctor has predesigned. Your symptoms may get better till the infection is completely cleared.
• After you have finished your treatment with penicillin G benzathine, your doctor may want to do trials to create certain your infection has completely cleared up.
What is penicillin G benzathine?
• Penicillin G benzathine is a slow-onset antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body.
• Penicillin G benzathine is used to treat much various types of severe infections, including strep infections, rheumatic fever, and syphilis.
• Penicillin G benzathine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till receiving penicillin G benzathine?
• You must not receive this medicine if you are allergic to penicillin. Speak your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic such as cefdinir (Omnicef), cefprozil (Cefzil), cefuroxime (Ceftin), cephalexin (Keflex), and others.
• To create certain penicillin G benzathine is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:
· asthma or a history of allergies;
· liver disease;
· kidney malady; or
• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• Penicillin G benzathine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is penicillin G benzathine given?
• Penicillin G benzathine is injected into a muscle. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
• Penicillin G benzathine should be injected slowly into a muscle of the buttock.
• Penicillin G benzathine is sometimes given only once or only for a little days before your symptoms clear up. Be certain to receive all doses your doctor has predesigned. Your symptoms may get better till the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also magnify your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
• After you have finished your treatment with penicillin G benzathine, your doctor may want to do trials to create certain your infection has completely cleared up.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your penicillin G benzathine injection.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What must I avoid while receiving penicillin G benzathine?
• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking penicillin G benzathine and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medication unless your doctor tells you to.
What are the possible side effects of penicillin G benzathine?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have:
· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
· fever, swollen glands, rash or itching, muscle or joint pain, night sweats, common ill feeling;
· a feeling like you might pass out;
· skin rash with bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
· pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, weakness;
· light bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
· few or no urinating;
· quick or pounding heartbeats;
· slow heart course, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing;
· confusion, agitation, hallucinations, ringing in your ears, unusual thoughts or behavior;
· seizure (convulsions);
· pain, swelling, bruising, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given; or
· hardening of your skin in the thigh where the injection was given, trouble bending your knee.
• General side effects may include:
· nausea, vomiting;
· blurred vision;
· dizziness; or
· weary feeling.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect penicillin G benzathine?
• Speak your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with penicillin G benzathine, especially:
· methotrexate;
· probenecid;
· birth control pills;
· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); or
· a blood thinner such as warfarin, Coumadin; or
· a tetracycline antibiotic--doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline.
• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with penicillin G benzathine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.
Where can I get more information?
• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about penicillin G benzathine.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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