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What is Penicillin G Procaine injection?
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• asthma
• kidney disease
• stomach problems (especially colitis)
• an unusual reaction to any penicillin, cephalosporin antibiotics, sulfites, procaine or other anesthesia, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Penicillin G Procaine is for injection into a large muscle. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What drug(s) may interact with Penicillin G Procaine injection?
• birth control pills
• certain antibiotics
• methotrexate
• probenecid
• water pills
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Penicillin G Procaine injection?
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you get a skin rash, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you are diabetic and taking large doses of penicillin, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Penicillin G Procaine injection?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• dark yellow or brown urine
• difficulty breathing, wheezing
• fever or chills, sore throat
• headache
• muscle cramps
• pain, swelling and irritation at the injection site
• red spots on the skin
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• seizures (convulsions)
• severe or watery diarrhea
• skin rash, itching
• swelling of face and neck
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual weakness or tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• diarrhea
• nausea, vomiting
• sore mouth
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store penicillin G procaine in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze.
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
