Penicillin G Sodium For Injection

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Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Penicillin G sodium 5million Units/mL; pwd for IM inj or continuous IV drip after reconstitution; contains sodium 1.68mEq per million Units.

Pharmacological Class

Penicillin.

How Supplied

Vials—10

Manufacturer

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Indications

Indications

Susceptible severe infections where rapid and high penicillin levels are required (see literature).

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

Bacteremia, pneumonia, endocarditis, pericarditis, empyema, meningitis, other severe infections (due to streptococci, pneumococci, staphylococci): minimum of 5million Units per day. Syphilis: dosage and duration determined by age of patient and stage of disease. Gonorrheal endocarditis and arthritis: minimum 5million Units per day. Meningococcal meningitis: 1–2million Units IM every 2 hours, or continuous IV drip of 20–30million Units/day. Actinomycosis: 1–6million Units/day for cervicofacial cases; 10–20million Units/day for thoracic and abdominal disease. Clostridial infections: 20million Units/day as adjunctive therapy to antitoxin. Fusospirochetal infections: 5–10million Units/day. Rat-bite fever: 12–15million Units/day for 3–4 weeks. Listeria infections: Neonates: 500,000–1million Units/day. Adults with meningitis: 15–20million Units/day for 2 weeks. Adults with endocarditis: 15–20million Units/day for 4 weeks. Pasteurella infections: Bacteremia and meningitis: 4–6million Units/day for 2 weeks. Ersipeloid endocarditis: 2–20million Units/day for 4–6 weeks. Gram-negative bacteremia: 20–80million Units/day. Diphtheria (carrier state): 300,000–400,000 Units/day in divided doses for 10–12 days. Anthrax: a minimum of 5million Units/day in divided doses until cure is effected.

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Contraindications

Not Applicable

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Cephalosporin, imipenem, or other allergy: not recommended. Asthma. Electrolyte imbalance possible with rapid IV infusion; infuse slowly and monitor electrolytes frequently. Sodium-restricted. Monitor renal, hepatic and hematopoietic function with long-term therapy. Newborns. Infants. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Pharmacokinetics

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Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Interactions

Interactions

Bacteriostatic antibiotics (eg, erythromycin, tetracycline) may diminish bactericidal effects. Potentiated by probenecid. May cause positive Coombs test, false positive reactions to Clinitest, Benedict's solution or Fehling's solution.

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Rash, drug fever, serum sickness, anaphylaxis, blood dyscrasias, neuropathy, nephropathy, inj site reactions.

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Clinical Trials

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Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Note

Not Applicable

Penicillin G Sodium For Injection Patient Counseling

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