An Antibiotic Drug Approved to Take on Bacterial Infection.
Penicillin G (penicillin G potassium), is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections.
It may be administered to prevent heart valve infection before dental procedures for people with certain cardiac conditions.
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Taken intravenously (IV) or as an injection, its also marketed under the name Pfizerpen.
Further biochemical tests can lead to definitive identification.
Serology
This approach involves assessing certain chemical interactions within the blood serum.
This way theyll be better able to come up with a treatment thats safe and effective.
Other Natural Penicillins
Penicillin G is part of a class of drugs called natural penicillins.
These were the first antibiotic drugs developed and are derivations of naturally occurring compounds.
Some of the infections that are treated with penicillin G are fairly common, while some are quite rare.
Duration will vary based on condition.
No more than 12 to 20 million units/day should be administered.
Typically, this therapy lasts 10 to 14 days.
Pre-Existing Kidney Disease
Another adjustment that needs to be made is in cases of severe kidney problems.
Creatinine clearanceis a measure of renal function.
What should you keep in mind?
Heres a quick breakdown:
Overdose
What if you accidentally take too much?
This is a medical emergency, so seek out prompt medical attention.
Never give a shot to double-up on these.
Let your healthcare provider know about your side effects and get prompt medical attention if you experience severe symptoms.
Some adverse reactions are medical emergencies.
In fact, many medications and substances are known to interact with this drug in some way.
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