Benzacin 2.4mu (Benzathine Penicillin)
Brand Name: Benzacin 2.4mu
Generic Name: Benzathine Penicillin
Manufacturer/Agent: Regal Pharma
Formulation: inj
Strength: 1
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 19.00
Retail Price: @ KES 25.33
Class: Antibacterials: Penicillins (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Benzathine Benzylpenicillin
Molecular Formulae: C16H20N2(C16H18N2O4S)2 = 909.1
Precautions: Penicillin hypersensitivity. intravascular administration.
Indications/Uses: Syphilis 1.8-3g weekly im. streptococcal infections 900mg stat. to prevent recurrence of rheumatic fever 900mg weekly.
Interactions: Probenacid reduce excretion
Side Effects: Hypersensitivity reactions. fever. eosinophilia. anaphylactic shock.