₨ 5.25
MBBS
PROCAINE PENICILLIN 4MIU Injection Vial
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Procaine Penicillin:4MIU
- Manufactured by : PDH
- Drug Strength : 4MIU
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : Vial
- Product SKU : dis_7689
Procaine Penicillin:4MIU | Penicillins
Manufactured / Marketed By : PDH Product Form : InjectionPack Size : VialIngredients : Procaine Penicillin:4MIUGeneric Category : Penicillins
How it works
PROCAINE PENICILLIN 4MIU Injection Vial works by killing bacteria that cause infections.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for PROCAINE PENICILLIN 4MIU Injection Vial
- Fever
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Muscle pain rare
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Slow heart rate
- Pain at injection site
- Nausea and vomiting rare
- Blurred vision
- White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Uses of PROCAINE PENICILLIN 4MIU Injection Vial
What is it prescribed for?
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Staphylococcal Infections
This medicine is used to treat moderate to severe streptococcal infections.
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Streptococcal Infections
This medicine is used to treat moderate to severe streptococcal infections of the upper respiratory tract, tonsillitis, scarlet fever, skin, and soft tissues, etc.
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Bacterial endocarditis
This medicine is used to treat the bacterial infections of the inner lining of the heart. It is not used for the preventive treatment of bacterial endocarditis.
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Diphtheria
This medicine is used as adjunctive therapy with antitoxin and for the treatment of bacterial infections of the nose and throat.
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Erysipeloid
This medicine is used to treat erysipeloid, a rare bacterial infection of traumatized skin and other organs caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.
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Syphilis
This medicine is used to treat syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
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Rat-bite fever
This medicine is used to treat the rat-bite fever caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus.
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Anthrax
This medicine is used for the treatment of cutaneous and inhalational anthrax.
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Whipple's disease
This medicine is used to treat Whipple's disease, a bacterial infection that affects digestive system (especially small intestine) and other parts of the body, such as heart, lungs, joints, eyes, etc.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically well established.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to PROCAINE PENICILLIN 4MIU Injection Vial , any other antibiotic of the PROCAINE PENICILLIN 4MIU Injection Vial or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
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Gonorrhea
This medicine is not recommended for the treatment of gonorrhea.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
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Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.
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Hypersensitivity reactions
This medicine may cause serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic shock in some patients. This risk is especially high in patients with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. If an anaphylactic reaction occurs, the treatment should be discontinued immediately and appropriate corrective measures should be undertaken.
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Route of administration
This medicine is recommended for deep intramuscular administration only. Do not administer this medicine into or near an artery or nerve due to the risk of severe adverse effects.
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Driving or operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as lightheadedness, blurred vision, fainting, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you miss any scheduled dosing of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.
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Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Live attenuated vaccines and related products severe
- Methotrexate severe
- Tetracycline moderate
- Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
- Warfarin moderate
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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moderate
This medicine may cause a blood disorder where there is an elevated level of methemoglobin produced in the blood. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
General Instructions
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Penicillin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a615052.html [cited 2/9/2020]. 2020
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