Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition : Benzathine penicillin G(600000IU)
Vial of 2ml Injection
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Penidure LA 6 Injection is a long-acting type of penicillin, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. It is given as an injection into the muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, allergic reactions or pain, swelling, and redness at the site of injection may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Penidure LA 6 Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Benidipine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration reaching a maximum concentration within 2 hours. The short period of time needed for maximum concentration to get reached is a particular characteristic of benidipine when compared with other calcium channel blockers.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Penidure
Rash
Allergic reaction
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Do not take BENIDIPINE if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you are using medicines other than the BENIDIPINE. A BENIDIPINE should be taken with caution in pregnant/planning to get pregnant/breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine.
Penidure LA 6 Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Penidure LA 6 Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Penidure LA 6 Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Benidipine is a potent and long-lasting drug indicated for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, renoparenchymal hypertension and angina pectoris.
Drug-Drug Interactions: BENIDIPINE may interact with high blood pressure lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide etc.), anti-TB (rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole), cardiac-glycoside (digoxin) and H2 blockers (cimetidine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods with high fat or cholesterol. Avoid too much salt, like pickles, extra salt on salad, and grapefruit juice.
Drug-Disease Interactions: BENIDIPINE should not be given to people with low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease, or kidney disease.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
RIFAMPICIN
ITRACONAZOLE
RAMIPRIL
BENAZEPRIL
METOPROLOL
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
DIGOXIN
CIMETIDINE
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Penidure LA 6 Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Penidure LA 6 Injection for the treatment of bacterial infections.
It is given by an injection into a vein or muscle, or via a drip into a vein.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Can Penidure LA 6 Injection cause an allergic reaction?
Can Penidure LA 6 Injection cause an allergic reaction?<br>Yes. Penidure LA 6 Injection may cause an allergic reaction, although it is rare. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Q. What should I discuss with my doctor before receiving Penidure LA 6 Injection?
Before taking Penidure LA 6 Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Penidure LA 6 Injection or any similar medicine. Inform the doctor if you have any type of allergy, asthma or breathing problems, heart disease or kidney disease. Let your doctor know about all the medicines that you may be taking as they may affect or be affected by Penidure LA 6 Injection. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also seek their doctor’s advice before taking Penidure LA 6 Injection.
Q. Why does Penidure LA 6 Injection shot hurt so much?
Penidure LA 6 Injection is injected deeply into the muscle, usually into the butt muscle, using a lot of fluid used to inject it. Moreover, it is injected slowly which makes it even more painful.
Q. How is Penidure LA 6 Injection given?
Penidure LA 6 Injection must be injected slowly and deeply into a muscle of the buttock or hip. Do not inject this medicine near or into an artery, vein, or nerve as it could lead to some serious side effects.
