Combipen(3 lac unit+1 lac unit)/vial
Injection
Procaine Penicillin + Benzyl Penicillin
ACME Laboratories Ltd.
Product Code : 3997
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Medicine overview
Indications of Combipen (3 lac unit+1 lac unit)/vial
It is indicated for the treatment or prevention of any infection caused by Penicillin sensitive bacteria where a long acting Penicillin is required. It is indicated in-
Gonorrhoea caused by Penicillin sensitive microorganisns
Prevention of endocarditis during dental procedures
Gas-gangrene following amputation
Theropeutic Class
Benzylpenicillin & Phenoxymethyl penicillin
Pharmacology
Benzylpenicillin has a bactericidal action against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative cocci, some other gram-negative bacteria, spirochetes and actinomycetes. It inhibits final cross-linking stage of peptidoglycan production through binding and inactivation of transpeptidases on the inner surface of the bacterial cell membrane thus inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is inhibited by penicillinase and other lactamases.Interferes with cell wall mucopeptide synthesis during active multiplication, resulting in bactericidal activity against susceptible microorganisms.
Dosage of Combipen (3 lac unit+1 lac unit)/vial
Add 3 ml of water for injection and shake vigorously.Adults: 4,00,000 units once daily or twice daily.Children: Over 25 kg as for adults; under 25 kg reduce proportionally. In severe cases dose may be doubled.Intramuscular injection is the only route of administration of Procaine Penicillin.
Administration of Combipen (3 lac unit+1 lac unit)/vial
This should be injected IM into the buttocks, thigh, deltoid or triceps muscle. In case continuous injection is necessitated, the injection site should be changed every time.
Interaction of Combipen (3 lac unit+1 lac unit)/vial
Potentially hazardous interactions: invitro Penicillin inactivates Amino- glycosides, so that they should not be mixed in infusion fluids.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillin.
Side Effects of Combipen (3 lac unit+1 lac unit)/vial
Allergic reactions may occur but usually resolve on cessation of therapy.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category B. Either animal-reproduction studies have not demonstrated a fetal risk but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women or animal-reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect that was not confirmed in controlled studies in women in the 1st trimester.
Precautions & Warnings
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Renal impairment. CHF. Infant. Elderly.
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature.
Reconstitution
Add about 8 ml of sterile water for injection to the vial and shake vigorously to make a homogenous suspended solution.
Drug Classes
Benzylpenicillin & Phenoxymethyl penicillin
Mode Of Action
Benzylpenicillin has a bactericidal action against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative cocci, some other gram-negative bacteria, spirochetes and actinomycetes. It inhibits final cross-linking stage of peptidoglycan production through binding and inactivation of transpeptidases on the inner surface of the bacterial cell membrane thus inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is inhibited by penicillinase and other lactamases.Interferes with cell wall mucopeptide synthesis during active multiplication, resulting in bactericidal activity against susceptible microorganisms.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category B. Either animal-reproduction studies have not demonstrated a fetal risk but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women or animal-reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect that was not confirmed in controlled studies in women in the 1st trimester.
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