Benzyl Penicillin Flashcards

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Benzyl Penicillin- Indications

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Meningococcal Disease

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Benzyl Penicillin- Adverse Effects

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Hypersensitivity/ Allergic Reaction incl. angio-oedema, convulsions, urticaria and anaphylaxis

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Benzyl Penicillin- Contraindications

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Life Threatening Allergic Reaction to Penicillin

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Meningococcal Disease Dose- >10yrs

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IV/IO/IM- 1200mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 1200mg.

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Meningococcal Disease Dose- >1yrs-<10yrs

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IV/IO/IM- 600mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 600mg.

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Meningococcal Disease Dose- <1yrs

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IV/IO/IM- 300mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 300mg.

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