Aqua-pen | Penicillin G sodium

Aqua-pen

Each vial contains : Penicillin G sodium 1,000,000 I.U.

Company Name

CID

Therapeutic Group

MED/NARROW SPECT PEN PLAI

Pharmaceutical form

Vial

Package
Box of 1 or 50 vials .

Aqua-pen Indications

• Treatment of infections caused by micro-organisms that are highly sensitive to penicillin as Streptococcal (including pneumococcal infection and streptococcal endocarditis), gonococcal and meningococcal and also for anthrax, diphtheria, gas-gangrene, leptospirosis and treatment of lime disease in children. • Treatment of early syphilis. • Prophylaxis against rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart diseases and acute glomerulonephritis.

Aqua-pen Warning & Precautions

• Serious and occasional fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactoid) reactions have been reported. • Caution is required in case of known history of allergy. • Renal impairment (dose should be reduced).

Product Type

human

Aqua-pen Dosage

By IM or slow IV injection or infusion: 1-2 vials 2-4 times daily depending on microorganism and severity of infection.

Aquapen Adverse Reactions

• Hypersensitivity reactions like skin rashes and urticaria may occur. • Diarrhea and antibiotic-associated colitis may rarely occur. • Hemolytic anemia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and neuropathy may be rarely observed and are usually associated with high doses.

Aqua-pen Contraindications

History of hypersensitivity to penicillins.

Drug Interactions

- Probenicid and some non -steroidal anti - inflammatory agents prolong the half -life of benzyl penicillin by competing with it for renal tubular secretion. - Some bacteriostatic agents such as chloramphenicol or tetracycline interfere with active bacterial growth and inactivate the drug . - Benzyl penicillin may interfere with some diagnostic tests such as those for urinary glucose using copper sulphate and some tests for urinary or serum protein .

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