What is Penicillin G sodium?
The penicillin G sodium drug is a rapid-acting antibiotic that fights the presence of bacteria in your body.
The drug penicillin G is utilized to combat a variety of serious illnesses, including strep infection, meningitis, anthrax, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis.Penicillin G sodium could be used for other purposes that are not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Penicillin G sodium
Seek medical attention immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that indicate an allergy, such as an allergic reaction that causes hives, itching, and feeling as if you're going to faint; breathing difficulty; and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue,
Penicillin G sodium can cause serious adverse side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you suffer from:
- Extreme stomach pain; diarrhea that is bloody or watery;
- Fever, chills, swollen glands, skin lesions, muscle pain, a feeling of being short of breath, warmth or redness in your skin, extreme dizziness
- White patches of sores or white spots within the mouth, or around your lips.
- Easily bruises and easily bruising, skin bleeding unusually pale or yellowed, extreme tingling, numbness, muscle weakness
- Pink or red urine and dark-coloured urine
- Swelling of your feet or hands;
- Muscle twitching, seizures (convulsions),
- Indications of an imbalance in electrolytes dry mouth and thirsty mood swings; confusion; stomach discomfort; vomiting; muscles aching or weakening fatigue irregular heartbeats and dark urine.
Common side effects of penicillin sodium could include:
- Mild diarrhea that is mild;
- Nausea, vomiting;
- The tongue is black, hairy,
- Bruises, pain, swelling, or irritation on an IV needle.
This isn't an exhaustive list of all adverse effects. Other conditions could occur. Talk to your doctor for medical advice regarding the consequences. It is possible to report any symptoms at FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. FDA via 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar or related drugs
prednisone, amoxicillin, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, cephalexin, metronidazole, and azithromycin
Warnings
Follow the directions on your prescription label and the package. Inform your health care providers about your medical ailments and allergies, as well as the medicines you are taking.
Before you take this drug
Penicillin should not be used with sodium if you're intolerant to penicillin. Consult your physician if you have ever experienced an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Omnicef, Keflex, and many others.
To ensure that penicillin G is suitable for you, ask your physician if you suffer from:
- Asthma or an allergy history
- Liver disease;
- Kidney disease;
- Coronary disease;
- If you take diuretics, or a "water pill,"
- If you are taking any different antibiotics that include sulfa medications,
Penicillin G sodium isn't thought to harm a baby who is not yet born. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant while receiving treatment.
Penicillin G sodium could be absorbed into breast milk and cause harm to a nursing infant. Let your physician know if are nursing your child.
How to take Penicillin G sodium?
It is administered into muscles or placed into a vein via an IV. It is possible to be taught how to inject at home. Don't inject yourself with this medication if you don't fully comprehend how to administer the injection. Also, be sure to dispose of used IV tubing, needles, and other tools that you use to inject the medicine.
The penicillin G sodium drug is medicine in powder form that must be mixed with liquid (diluent) prior to use. Shake the mixture thoroughly prior to measuring the dosage. If you're taking injectables yourself, make sure that you are aware of how to prepare and keep the medication.\Make sure to prepare your dose when you're ready to administer an injection. Avoid using penicillin G sodium when it's changed color or contains particles. Contact your pharmacist to inquire about the latest medications.
Take this medication for the entire prescribed duration. The symptoms could improve before your disease is completely cleared. Some infections will require treatment for a number of weeks. The absence of doses can increase the chance of developing a new infection that is not able to be treated with antibiotics. Penicillin G sodium is not able to cure the symptoms of a viral disease like influenza or the typical cold.
If you have been taking penicillin G sodium for a long time, your blood could require testing to determine if the drug isn't causing harm. Your liver and kidney function could also be examined.Penicillin G sodium may produce false results in certain laboratory tests for glucose (sugar) in the urine. Be sure to inform any doctor who treats you that you are taking penicillin G sodium.Once you've completed your penicillin sodium, your physician might want to run tests to confirm that your infection has completely gone away.
Keep the medicine in a safe place at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.Once you have mixed penicillin G sodium with a diluent, keep it in the refrigerator. You can use it within 3 days. Don't freeze it.
What happens If I miss a dose?
Consult your physician for guidance. If you have missed the dose of penicillin G sodium.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.Overdose symptoms may include confusion, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures (convulsions).
What should be avoided?
The use of antibiotics can cause diarrhea, and this could be a sign of a new infection. If you are experiencing diarrhea that is bloody or watery and bloody, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor. Don't take anti-diarrhoea medication unless your doctor has told you to.
Interaction with other drugs
Other drugs can be incompatible with penicillin sodium, such as prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Be sure to inform your health professionals about any medications you take now and any medications you stop or start using.
