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Indications and Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Penicillin G Procaine and other antibacterial drugs, Penicillin G Procaine should be used only to treat or prevent...
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Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS
A previous hypersensitivity reaction to any penicillin is a contraindication.
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Warnings and Precautions
WARNINGS
Penicillin G procaine should only be prescribed for the indications listed in this insert.
NOTE: This drug is no longer indicated in the treatment of gonorrhea.
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Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following adverse reactions have been reported with parenteral penicillin G (the active moiety in Penicillin G Procaine)
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Description
DESCRIPTION
This product is designed to provide a stable aqueous suspension of penicillin G procaine, ready for immediate use. This eliminates the necessity for addition of any diluent, required for the usual dry formulation...
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Clinical Pharmacology
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Penicillin G procaine is an equimolecular compound of procaine and penicillin G, administered intramuscularly as a suspension. It dissolves (hydrolizes) slowly at the site of injection, giving a plateau...
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References
REFERENCES
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- SHAW, E.: Transverse myelitis from injection of penicillin. Am. J. Dis. Child., 111:548, 1966.
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- KNOWLES, J.: Accidental intra-arterial...
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How Supplied/Storage and Handling
HOW SUPPLIED
Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension is supplied in packages of 10 syringes and ten 21 gauge, thin-wall 1-1/2 inch needles as follows:
1 mL size, containing 600,000 units per syringe (21 gauge, thin...
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