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Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sore Throat. Other than this, Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection related warnings talks about Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection is used -
Mild
Is the use of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Benzylpenicillin Injection safely.
Is the use of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Benzylpenicillin Injection for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Benzylpenicillin Injection is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection on the Liver?
Benzylpenicillin Injection is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Benzylpenicillin Injection without any fear of damage to the heart.
Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection
It is safe to take Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Benzylpenicillin 500000 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Benzylpenicillin Injection is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic which belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It works by preventing the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. It also kills the bacteria during the stage of their active multiplication. It is effective against penicillin-susceptible bacteria such as staphylococci (barring the penicillinase-producing strains), streptococci (groups A, B, C, G, H, L, and M), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Treponema pallidum, and Neisseria meningitidis.
Yes, Benzylpenicillin Injection covers Enterococcus faecalis bacteria but to increase the efficacy of Benzylpenicillin Injection against this bacteria aminoglycosides antibiotics are given along with this drug. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm the susceptibility of this bacteria to Benzylpenicillin Injection.
No, Benzylpenicillin Injection is not a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of some bacterial infections.
Yes, Benzylpenicillin Injection has been reported to causes rashes or itching but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. If you experience excessive itching then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Benzylpenicillin Injection can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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