Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, BPG 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.

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, rarely BPG causes fever. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take antipyretics (drugs that reduce fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

BPG 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.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, BPG can treat pneumonia caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). BPG works in pneumonia by preventing the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of the cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. It also kills the bacteria during the stage of their active multiplication.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, BPG is used in the treatment of meningitis which is caused by bacteria Neisseria meningitidis or Listeria monocytogenes. Usually, the treatment for syphilis with BPG continues over the duration of 2-3 weeks depending on the patient's condition and infection severity.