Propicillin

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.

Penicillin.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

0,5–1 h

Spectrum of actionThis section has been translated automatically.

Gram-positive cocci (except enterococci), Gram-negative cocci (meningocococci, gonocococci), Gram-positive bacteria (Corynebacter, B. anthracis, actinomycetes, clostridia), Fusobacteria.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Erysipelas, pyoderma, phlegmons, furunculosis, infections of the ear, nose and throat area, the respiratory tract, the mouth and jaw area, scarlet fever, scarlet fever prophylaxis, rheumatic fever (recurrence prophylaxis), endocarditis prophylaxis

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

Strict indication, especially in the 1st trimester.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Adults/young people > 14 years: 1 million IE/day p.o. in 3 ED.
  • Children 6-14 years: 3 times/day 0.4 million IU p.o.
  • children 1-6 years: 3 times/day 0.1-0.2 million IU p.o.
  • Infants: 3 times/day 0.05-0.1 million IU p.o.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Occasional pruritus, urticaria.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Hypersensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporins (cross allergy).

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Baycillin

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer