Bicillin CR (Penicillin G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine Inj) Drug Overview and Uses for Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Symptoms of pneumonia include cough with sputum production, fever, and sharp chest pain on inspiration (breathing in).
Pneumonia is suspected when a doctor hears abnormal sounds in the chest, and the diagnosis is confirmed by a chest X-ray.
Bacteria causing pneumonia can be identified by sputum culture.
A pleural effusion is a fluid collection around the inflamed lung.
Bacterial and fungal (but not viral) pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics.

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IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE/PENICILLIN G PROCAINE - INJECTION

(pen-ih-SILL-in G BEN-zuh-theen/pen-ih-SILL-in G PRO-cane)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Bicillin C-R

WARNING: This medication must not be injected into a vein or mixed with solutions that will be injected into a vein.

USES: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a long-acting natural penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

This medication should not be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., syphilis, gonorrhea).

HOW TO USE: See also Warning section.

This medication is given by injection into a large muscle by a health care professional.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dosage is also based on weight.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, if more than one dose is needed, receive this drug at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed by your doctor, and make sure not to miss any doses.

Continue to receive this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.