Maxipen (Procaine Penicillin)
Brand Name: Maxipen
Generic Name: Procaine Penicillin
Manufacturer/Agent: Macs Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: inj
Strength: 10ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 27.00
Retail Price: @ KES 36.00
Class: Antibacterials: Penicillins (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Benzylpenicillin Novicaine
Molecular Formulae: C13H20N2O2.C16H18N2O4S.H2O = 588.7
Precautions: Penicillin or procaine hypersensitivity. intravascular administration.
Indications/Uses: Infections due to susceptible organisms 0.6 to 1.2g by deep im injection. gonorrhoea 4.8 stat.
Interactions:
Side Effects: Pain at injection site. gastro-intestinal upset. rash.