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.