Question 1

what should i do if i accidentally injected benzathine penicillin g into my muscle?

Accepted Answer

Nothing if no allerg: As long as you are not allergic there should not be an issue. Penicillin g can be given into the muscle but it should be given by a trained nurse or medical provider.

Question 2

is benzathine penicillin the same as benzylpenicillin?

Accepted Answer

: Not exactly. Benzyl penicillin is usual form for treating acute infection. Benzathine penicillin is a long acting form generally used for treatment of syphilis.

Question 3

how long do side effects last from penicillin g benzathine a shot?

Accepted Answer

Pencillin: Benzathine penicillin has  duration of activity for 2-4 weeks after intramuscular route. Adverse events from an antibiotics may occur days/weeks after the antibiotic is discontinued therefore if side effect occurs after benzathin penicillin it may occur while the patient is on it or after it is discontinued and may last longer than duration of activity.

Question 4

what is the difference between benzathine penicillin and benzylpenicillin?

Accepted Answer

: The benzathine penicillin is a long acting penicillin and the benzylpenicillin is a very short acting one. The attachments affects the release of the penicillin that is the active effective antibiotic.

Question 5

please answer! what will happen if a dose of penicillin g benzathine is missed?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Missing one dose slightly increases the risk for the infection to recur.  But there is a significant tail for the concentration of the antibiotic.  Also if you miss a dose early in treatment the risk is hjigher than later when the bacteria presumably is attenuated.

Question 6

how long should i waitbefore having sex after taking benzathine penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Benz. Penicillin : Without more history to go on i would have to assume that this medication was used to treat syphilis.

If so you should not expose anyone to your blood or other body fluids for seven days.

Question 7

does benzathine penicillin have a local anesthetic action?

Accepted Answer

Benzathine Penicilli: Benzathine penicillin is injected intramuscularly and is slowly released to the bloodstream, lasting up to 2 or 3 weeks.  It has no local anesthetic properties.

Question 8

i have strep throat, doctor gave me an injection of bicillin la (benzathine penicillin). and four prescriped penicilin antibiotics. was wondering what were the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Few/Uncommon: Penicillin drugs are usually very well tolerated.  The most common side effects are gi-nausia, vomitting and diarrhea as well as allergic-rash or hives.

Question 9

i have lose stool and diarrhea for 2 month after antibiotics (penicillin g).. no blood nor not too watery sometimes watery and stomach makes weird sound sometimes i tried over the counter medication didn't work for me .. whats wrong with my body.?

Accepted Answer

: Antibiotic will disrupt the natural good flora of the gut.  Some of the side effects of this can be loose stools.  some people are more susceptible to this than others.
Contact the prescribing Dr. to consult, then you might want to begin taking a probiotic to rebalance the gut bug ecology.  See a natural pharmacist for recommendations on which probiotic would be best.  a common one is florestore.

Question 10

whats the difference between penicillin g and v?got an infection docs don't know which one.why do i feel better on v and worse on g?both are the same

Accepted Answer

Penicllins: Penicillin g benzathine, potassium, procaine and sodium are currently available in the United States in parenteral formulations for intravenous or intramuscular use. Penicillin v potassium (also called phenoxymethyl penicillin) is a more acid stable and can be administered orally.

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Is benzathine penicillin the same as benzylpenicillin?

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How long do side effects last from penicillin g benzathine a shot?

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What is the difference between benzathine penicillin and benzylpenicillin?

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Please answer! what will happen if a dose of penicillin g benzathine is missed?

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How long should i waitbefore having sex after taking benzathine penicillin?

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Does benzathine penicillin have a local anesthetic action?

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I have strep throat, doctor gave me an injection of bicillin la (benzathine penicillin). and four prescriped penicilin antibiotics. was wondering what were the side effects?

A member asked:

I have lose stool and diarrhea for 2 month after antibiotics (penicillin g).. no blood nor not too watery sometimes watery and stomach makes weird sound sometimes i tried over the counter medication didn't work for me .. whats wrong with my body.?

A member asked:

Whats the difference between penicillin g and v?got an infection docs don't know which one.why do i feel better on v and worse on g?both are the same

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