Penicillin G Injection
Generic name: penicillin G potassium
Dosage form: injection, powder, for solution
Drug class:Natural penicillins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
DESCRIPTION
Penicillin G Potassium, USP is a natural penicillin. It is chemically designated 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo [3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid,3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(phenylacetyl)amino]-, monopotassium salt, [2S-(2α, 5α, 6β)]. Penicillin G potassium is a colorless or white crystal, or a white crystalline powder which is odorless, or practically so, and moderately hygroscopic. It is freely soluble in water, in isotonic sodium chloride solution and in dextrose solution. The structural formula is as shown below.
Buffered Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP is a sterile, pyrogen-free powder for reconstitution. Buffered Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP is an antibacterial agent for intramuscular, continuous intravenous drip, intrapleural or other local infusion, and intrathecal administration.
Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP is supplied in vials equivalent to 5,000,000 units (5 million units) or 20,000,000 units (20 million units) of penicillin G as the potassium salt. Each million units contains approximately 6.8 milligrams of sodium (0.3 mEq) and 65.6 milligrams of potassium (1.68 mEq). Buffered with sodi..
