Procaine- Penicillin Medication Information

Get detailed information on Procaine- Penicillin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Procaine- Penicillin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Procaine- Penicillin

Pronunciation : PEN-i-SIL-in G PROE-kane

Trade Names/Brand Names of Procaine- Penicillin

India :

Fortified Procaine Peni 40l Vial, F.P.P Vial, Bistrepen Paed Inj , Bistrepen Forte Inj , Bistrepen 5 Dose Inj , Bistrepen 1 Dose Inj.

International :

Wycillin, Bicillin CR

Why is Procaine- Penicillin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for many bacterial infections. It fights bacteria in the body.

When should Procaine- Penicillin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Procaine- Penicillin?

IM- Adults and pediatric patients over 60 lbs. in weight: 2,400,000 units.
Pediatric patients from 30 to 60 lbs: 900,000 units to 1,200,000 units.
Pediatric patients under 30 lbs: 600,000 units.

How should Procaine- Penicillin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Procaine- Penicillin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Do not inject the medication into the vein.

• It may affect blood sugar level, monitor blood sugar regularly.

What are the side effects of Procaine- Penicillin?

Body as a Whole- Hypersensitivity reactions including itching, fatigue, weakness, and pain, headache.
Heart - Heart arrest, low/high blood pressure, fast heart rate, palpitations, blood clot in lungs, dilatation of blood vessels, stroke and fainting.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, blood in stool and intestinal necrosis.
Injection Site- Injection site reactions including pain, inflammation, lump, abscess, necrosis and swelling.
Metabolic- Elevated Blood Urea Nitrogen and liver enzymes level.
Musculoskeletal- Joint disorder, bone inflammation and muscle weakness.
Central Nervous System- Nervousness, tremors, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, anxiety, mood changes, epilepsy and coma.
Blood- Anemia, decreased platelet and white blood cells count.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
Skin- Sweating.
Special Senses- Blurred vision and blindness.
Genitourinary- Blood in urine, protein in urine, kidney failure, impotence and painful erection.