Drug Name:Benzathine Penicillin
Drug Class:Antibiotic
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Use:
  • Treatment of streptococcal infections
  • Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever
Side Effects:
  • Pain at injection site
  • Allergic reactions
  • Nausea and vomiting
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to penicillin
  • History of anaphylaxis to penicillin
Specialty:
  • Infectious Disease
  • Pediatrics