Benzathine benzylpenicillin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Depot benzylpenicillin.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

10-20 days.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

According to the benzylpenicillin.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Syphilis acquisita I and II: 1-3 times 2.4 million IU i.m. distributed over both glutaeal regions; in case of multiple applications at intervals of 1 week.
  • Syphilis latens seropositiva: 2,4 million IU/week i.m. over 3 weeks.
  • Recurrence prevention of rheumatic fever: adults and children: 1-2 times/month 1.2 million IU i.m.
Other indications:
  • Every 3-4 weeks 1.2 million IU i.m.
  • Children < 2 years: 0.6 million IU

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Embolia cutis medicamentosa, Hoigné syndrome, Herxheimer's reaction, s.a. Penicillins.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Hypersensitivity to additives, see also penicillins.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Pendysine, Tardocillin

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer