Pronapen 4 LAC300k+100kunitsperVial

Indication

Meningitis, Peritonitis, Anthrax, Non-gonococcal urethritis, Diphtheria, Syphilis, Infections caused by Staphylococcus (susceptible strains), Streptococ... View More

Administration

IM/IV Administration Do not inject near artery or nerve (may result in permanent neurologic damage) Neonates, infants, small children: Midlateral as... View More

Adult Dose

Streptococcal Infections Group A-Infections of the upper-respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, scarlet fever, and erysipelas. The follo... View More

Child Dose

Streptococcal Infections Group A-Infections of the upper-respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, scarlet fever, and erysipelas. The follo... View More

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment CrCl 10-50 mL/min: Decrease dose by 25% CrCl <10 mL/min: Decrease dose by 50-70% Hemodialysis: Removed by hemodialysis; administ... View More

Contraindication

A previous hypersensitivity reaction to any penicillin or to procaine is a contraindication.

Mode of Action

Benzylpenicillin has a bactericidal action against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative cocci, some other gram-negative bacteria, spirochetes and actin... View More

Precaution

Penicillin should be used with caution in individuals with histories of significant allergies and/or asthma. Care should be taken to avoid intravenou... View More

Side Effect

As with other penicillins, untoward reactions of the sensitivity phenomena are likely to occur, particularly in individuals who have previously demonstr... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: Excreted into breast milk, caution advised

Interaction

Probenecid Increases and prolongs serum penicillin levels. Tetracycline May antagonize the bactericidal effect of penicillin.