Pronapen 8 LAC8lacunit/vial
Rx- Company:
- Renata Limited
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- Injection
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At a glance
Benzyl Penicillin + Procaine Penicillin is a combination penicillin antibiotic used for the treatment of various bacterial infections including meningitis, peritonitis, anthrax, diphtheria, syphilis, pneumonia, and bacterial endocarditis.
Indications
- Meningitis
- Peritonitis
- Anthrax
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Diphtheria
- Syphilis
- Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus infections
- Gonorrhea
- Subacute bacterial endocarditis
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Erysipelas
- Otitis media
- Empyema
- Bacteremia
- Pericarditis
- Arthritis
Dosage
Adults:
- Streptococcal Infections (Group A, >60 lbs): 2,400,000 units in a single session (multiple IM sites)
- Pneumococcal Infections (except meningitis): 1,200,000 units, repeated every 2-3 days until temperature is normal for 48 hours
Pediatric:
- Streptococcal Infections (>60 lbs): 2,400,000 units
- Streptococcal Infections (30-60 lbs): 900,000-1,200,000 units
- Streptococcal Infections (<30 lbs): 600,000 units
- Pneumococcal Infections: 600,000 units, repeated every 2-3 days
Renal Dose: CrCl 10-50 mL/min: Decrease dose by 25%; CrCl <10 mL/min: Decrease dose by 50-70%; Hemodialysis: Administer after dialysis.
Side effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions: Skin eruptions (maculopapular to exfoliative dermatitis), urticaria, laryngeal edema, fever, eosinophilia
- Serum sickness-like reactions (chills, fever, edema, arthralgia, prostration)
- Anaphylaxis (including shock and death)
- Pseudomembranous colitis
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in patients with previous hypersensitivity to penicillin or procaine
- Caution in patients with significant allergies and/or asthma
- Avoid intravenous or intra-arterial administration
- Avoid injection near major peripheral nerves or blood vessels (may cause neurovascular damage)
- Caution during lactation
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.