Benzylpenicillin is a drug against gram positive and gram negative bacteria that are susceptible to the drug. It is also used in treating actinomycetes and spirochetes infections.
It inhibits final cross-linking stage of peptidoglycan production through binding and inactivation of transpeptidases on the inner surface of the bacterial cell membrane thus inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Benzylpenicillin is used in the treatment of susceptible infections such as bacterial endocarditis, meningococcal meningitis and pneumococcal meningitis. It is also used in intrapartum prophylaxis against group B Streptoccocal infection in neonates.
Benzylpenicillin should not be used in those with hypersensitivity to benzylpenicillin and other penicillins.
Benzylpenicillin can bring about side effects such as the following:
Precautions
Precautions of Benzylpenicillin include:
Interactions
Benzylpenicillin may interact with the following medicines:
Symptoms of benzylpenicillin include the following:
Symptomatic and supportive treatment should be done.
Available Brands:
Common brands for Benzylpenicillin include:
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