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Benzyl Penicillin Flashcards

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Benzyl Penicillin Drug Class

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Narrow spectrum antibiotic

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Benzyl Penicillin Action

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Bactericidal; inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and causes cytolysis when the bacterium tries to divide

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Benzyl Penicillin Adverse Effects

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Hypersensitivity reactions can occur (urticaria, angio-oedema, convulsions and anaphylaxis

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Benzyl Penicillin Contraindications

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Life threatening allergic reaction to penicillin

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Benzyl Penicillin Preparation

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600mg as a powder:

  • IV/IO - Dissolve 600mg in 10mL NaCl
  • IM - Dissolve 600mg in 2mL NaCl
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Benzyl Penicillin Use

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Meningococcal Septicaemia

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