0.6 microgram of standard Na Pen G is equal to 1iu. Considering the MW, almost each 1 microgram of procaine Pen G and each 1.5 micrograms of Benzathine Pen G should equal 1iu. Hope this be correct!
Bicillin C-R is the brand name made by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Bicillin C-R (penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine injectable suspension) contains both benzathine and procaine salts of penicillin G. It is available for deep intramuscular injection. The generic term "bicillin" is used to connotate penicillin G benzathine salt AND penicillin G procaine salts. Bicillin L-A, also manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst is penicillin G benzathine for deep intramuscular injections.
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Penicillin G benzathine is used orally and parenterally. Trade names are: Bicillin LA and Permapen. Penicillin V potassium is characteristically known for being stable in acid (therefore, is taken orally). Trade names are: Ledercillin VK and SK-Penicillin VK.
Benzathine is often used in penicillin products designed for cattle. While there have been instances where Penicillin G Benzathine has been used in horses with the idea that it has longer lasting action (therefore requiring fewer injections) it often has the side effect of producing deep muscle pain in horses. This side effect may not occur in all individuals but it is something to be aware of if Benzathine containing injections are in use.
good question. Benzathine is long acting so skin test has to be done with benzyl.
natural penicillins are based on the original penicillin G structure; penicillinase-resistant penicillins, notably methicillin and oxacillin, are active even in the presence of the bacterial enzyme
1mg = 1000 IU
hi, the answer to this is not simple - it all depends on the formulation (strength) of the drug you get. Penicillin G can be made in various strengths, and this will be expressed in IU (international units) of penicilling per mL on the label.
Intramuscullar antibiotic prefferably benzathine penicillin monthly injection.
Natural sources of vitamin D include:[5] Fatty fish species, such as: Catfish, 85 g (3 oz) provides 425 IU (5 IU/g) Salmon, cooked, 100 g (3.5 oz) provides 360 IU (3.6 IU/g) Mackerel, cooked, 100 g (3.5 oz), 345 IU (3.45 IU/g) Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 50 g (1.75 oz), 250 IU (5 IU/g) Tuna, canned in oil, 100 g (3.5 oz), 235 IU (2.35 IU/g) Eel, cooked, 100 g (3.5 oz), 200 IU (2.00 IU/g) A whole egg provides 20 IU if egg weighs 60 g (0.33 IU/g) Beef liver, cooked, 100 g (3.5 oz), provides 15 IU (0.15 IU/g) Fish liver oils, such as cod liver oil, 1 Tbs. (15 ml) provides 1360 IU (90.6 IU/ml)
To administer 125,000 units of Bicillin, you would need to use 0.25 mL of Penicillin G Benzathine since there are 500,000 units in 1 mL.
penicillin G stands for the phrase gold standard, as in gold standard penicillin.