PENICILLIN G PROCAINE (penicillin G procaine) | Pfizer Medical Information

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Prior to administration of the drug, carefully read the WARNINGS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections of the labeling.

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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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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Do not inject into or near an artery or nerve. Injection into or near a nerve may result in permanent neurologic damage (see WARNINGS...

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

A previous hypersensitivity reaction to any penicillin is a contraindication.

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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

The following adverse reactions have been reported with parenteral penicillin G (the active moiety in Penicillin G Procaine):

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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

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

1.: SHAW, E.: Transverse myelitis from injection of penicillin. Am. J. Dis. Child., 111:548, 1966.
2.: KNOWLES, J.: Accidental intra-arterial...

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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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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...

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