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Bicillin LA

Bicillin LA

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Brands

Pfizerpen • Penilente • Ultracillin

Generic Drug

Benzathine penicillin

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Irritation at injection site
Itchy rash
Nausea
Itching or burning
Loss of strength
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Syphilis
Condition

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A 27-year old male asked:

I tested positive for syphilis and was administered Bicillin LA 1.2 million - I see that the recommended dose is 2.4 million. Will the half dosage I received still work? Or should I find another doctor to administer the proper dosage?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Was given a shot of Bicillin LA for Strep throat. Not the CR kind. Will this be ok and will it knock it out? I've had a post Strep reaction before.

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A 22-year old female asked:

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?

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A 44-year old asked:

Where can I buy bicillin?

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A 46-year old female asked:

What can we do for bicillin I'm reactions?

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A 29-year old male asked:

I had a cut on top of my finger. The cut wasnt deep but it was recent. Cut came into contact with fluids with syphilis. Four days ago I was treated with 2.4units of bicillin for syphilis. Am I reinfected? I want a different opinion?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Which bicillin treats Strep throat, l-a or c-r?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Bicillin shot for Rheumatic Fever went into fat instead of muscle. Will it still be effective?

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A 29-year old male asked:

I gave a handjob. I had a cut on top of my finger. The cut wasnt deep and it was done about an hour ago. Cut came into contact with fluids with syphilis. Four days ago I was treated with 2.4units of bicillin for syphilis. Am I reinfected?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I have syphillis in my penis. My anal and oral swabs were negative. I took 2 bicillin shots in the butt, and 20 hours later I received oral sex on my anus. I made sure my penis was not involved or touched by my partner. Could I still have passed it?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Had unprot sex 3 am sat night sun morning, took Plan B around 6 o'clock sun. Cal says i ovu. Mon i get bicillin injections monthly can I be pregnant!?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Can a bicillin injection produce a temporary side effect of hair loss?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Asking my doc if we can try bicillin shots instead of rocephin by iv for late Lyme. Can that be just as good ?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I dry humped my partner (while wearing underwear) a little bit w/ a healing syphillis chancre on my penis. I took bicillin 1 day ago & I kept my underwear on for this encounter. At the end I had some precincts come through the fabric. Did I pass it?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is strep throat contagious after bicillin shot?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can Bicillin L A injection make me drowsy, lightheaded and make my lower back, butt, and leg sore?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My 6yr old daughter got a bicillin shot yesterday for strep throat. Does she need to take any followup medicine or is the shot the only treatment?

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A 30-year old male asked:

I had strep throat 10 days ago. Went to doc was given a penicillin shot think bicillin felt better 2 days later but still have small pus on tonsils? ?

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed. Yesterday with strep throat. They gave me a shot of bicilon how long does it take to kick in and the fever will go away?

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A 48-year old asked:

Where is the cheapest place to go for lipo in la?

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A 39-year old asked:

Detrol la has tolterodine in it. What is that?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can detrol (tolterodine) la increase appetite?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Does LA health medical scheme cover for dental?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

What are the effects of detrol (tolterodine) la?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Is my la/ao ratio normal? La:2.9. Aorta 2.3. Ao cusp 1.9.

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

How long does it take for detrol (tolterodine) la to work?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

When is the best time of the day to take detrol (tolterodine) la?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

How much Quillivant XR is eqivalent to 25mg Ritalin (methylphenidate) LA?

4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old female asked:

Is it possible to have Sjgrens syndrome even if negative Ro/SS-A, La/SS-B and ANA?

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

A 27-year old male asked:

Is it possible to take ritalin LA 30 mg once in the morning ? or is this dose not good ?

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