Penicillin

Penicillin is a type of antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infections like ear infections caused by bacterias such as streptococci and staphylococci. It was one of the first medications that were effectively used against infections caused by bacteria's.

Penicillin is prescribed for treating infections caused by susceptible organisms involving the respiratory tract, otitis media, sinusitis, skin, and urinary tract; prophylaxis in rheumatic fever.

This medicine is useful in treating active against some gram-positive organisms, few gram-negative organisms such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and some anaerobes and spirochetes; used in the treatment of syphilis; used only for the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections caused by organisms susceptible to low concentrations of penicillin G or for prophylaxis of infections caused by these organisms.

It is advised that you should not take Penicillin if you are allergic to it or to any ingredient used in it. Penicillin has been declared safe for consumption during pregnancy yet it is recommended that you consult a doctor before taking it if you are pregnant.

You should also consult your doctor before taking it, if you are already on any medication, supplements or herbal preparation, or breastfeeding, taking birth control pills, plan on getting pregnant, have any kidney disease, asthma, blood clotting or bleeding disorder, history of allergies or diarrhoea caused by the intake of antibiotics.

Some of the severe side effects you may experience after taking Penicillin include severe skin rash, peeling or itching, confusion, agitaion, seizure, unusual weakness, easy bleeding or bruising, bodyache, chills, fever, watery diarrhoea. You should immediately see a doctor if you experience any of these.

Other less serious side effects you may have areheadache, vaginal discharge, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, swollen or black tongue. If any of these symptoms persist for long durations then you should see a dcotor.

Penicillin is available in oral dosage form and must be taken orally. The appropiate dosage depends upon certain factors like age, physiological and medical condition and so it is recommended that you consult a doctor for knowing the dosage that will be suitable for you.

Take at regular intervals around-the-clock, preferably on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) with 8 oz of water. Take entire prescription; do not skip doses or discontinue without consulting prescriber.

Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking lozenges, or chewing gum may reduce nausea or dry mouth. Important to maintain good oral and vaginal hygiene to reduce incidence of opportunistic infection.

If diabetic, drug may cause false tests with Clinitest® urine glucose monitoring; use of glucose oxidase methods (Clinistix®) or serum glucose monitoring is preferable. This drug may interfere with oral contraceptives; an alternate form of birth control should be used.

Symptoms of penicillin overdose include neuromuscular hypersensitivity (agitation, hallucinations, asterixis, encephalopathy, confusion, and seizures) and electrolyte imbalance with potassium or sodium salts, especially in renal failure.

Hemodialysis may be helpful to aid in the removal of the drug from the blood, otherwise most treatment is supportive or symptom directed.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

• Respiratory Tract Infection

• Sinusitis

• Skin Infection

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Rheumatic Fever

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Candidiasis

• Convulsions

• Fever

• Anaphylaxis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Penicillin is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Penicillin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  use with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Modification of dosage is needed. Clcr <10 mL/minute: Administer 250 mg every 6 hours.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Penicillin as ingredient

• F.P.P 1000000Iu Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• F.P.P 500000Iu Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• F.P.P 100000IU Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Penicillin is a synthetic narcotic drug that is used as a painkiller. It helps reduce neuron excitability giving pain signals to the brain by inhibiting the action of mu opioid receptors and promoting the action of kappa opioid receptors.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  • Positive Coombs' [direct], false-positive urinary and/or serum proteins
  • False-positive or negative urinary glucose using Clinitest®.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect: Tetracyclines may decrease Penicillin effectiveness; decreased oral contraceptive effect is possible
  • Increased effect:
  • Probenecid may increase penicillin levels
  • Aminoglycosides synergistic efficacy; heparin and parenteral penicillins may result in increased bleeding

• Interaction with Disease

  Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function, seizure disorder, or history of hypersensitivity to other beta-lactams; CDC and AAP do not currently recommend the use of Penicillin to treat congenital syphilis or neurosyphilis due to reported treatment failures and lack of published clinical data on its efficacy.

• Ques : Can Penicillin cause an allergic reaction?

  Ans : Yes, in rare conditions, this drug can cause allergic reactions and is harmful to use in patients with known allergy to penicillin. Take immediate medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction i.e. hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Ques : Does Penicillin effects on mental status?

  Ans : This medicine may rarely cause drowsiness or confusion; Penicillin reported to cause apprehension, illusions, hallucinations, depersonalization, agitation, insomnia, and encephalopathy.

• Ques : is there any parameters to be monitored while taking Penicillin?

  Ans : Patient must observe for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis during first dose of Penicillin.