Bicillin L-A
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Product Details
Description
Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension) is an intramuscular injectable medication used to treat or prevent certain susceptible bacterial infections.
Bicillin L-A comes in disposable, single-use syringes.
Directions
Reach out to your doctor about any concerns or questions you have regarding Bicillin L-A.
Your doctor or other healthcare provider will inject Bicillin L-A into the muscle of the buttocks or hip.
Ingredients
Penicillin G benzathine, sodium citrate buffer and, as w/v, approximately 0.65% sodium citrate, 0.59% povidone, 0.54% carboxymethylcellulose sodium, 0.53% lecithin, 0.12% methylparaben, and 0.013% propylparaben are contained in Bicillin L-A.
Contraindications
Bicillin L-A should not be administered to patients who have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin.
Cautions
Bicillin L-A contains the following FDA Boxed Warning:
- Do not use intravenously or mix with other intravenous solutions. Inadvertent intravenous administration of Bicillin L-A has occurred, which has led to cardiorespiratory arrest and death.
- Before you receive a Bicillin L-A injection, tell your doctor:
- About all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take
- About your allergies
- About your current health conditions and past medical history
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred with Bicillin L-A use. Patients who have ever had a reaction to penicillin or have been sensitive to multiple allergens are at increased risk. If a patient develops a severe allergic reaction, prompt emergency care should be obtained.
- Severe cutaneous reactions may occur with Bicillin L-A treatment.
- Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) associated with diarrhea may occur with Bicillin L-A treatment.
Side Effects
Allergic reactions, gastrointestinal problems, anemia, abnormal blood cell counts, injection site reactions, abnormal heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision are some side effects associated with Bicillin L-A. However, these are not the only side effects that can occur. Immediately call your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
Reference
Bicillin L-A. New York, NY: Pfizer Inc; 2021.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 12035
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