Penicillin G sodium
Generic name: penicillin G sodium [ PEN-i-SIL-in-G-SOE-dee-um ]
Dosage form: injectable powder for injection (5,000,000 units)
Drug class:Natural penicillins
What is penicillin G sodium?
Penicillin G sodium is a fast-acting antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body.
Penicillin G sodium is used to treat many different types of severe infections, including strep infections, meningitis, anthrax, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Penicillin G sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use penicillin G sodium if you are allergic to penicillin. Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Omnicef, Keflex, and others.
To make sure penicillin G sodium is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
asthma or a history of allergies;
kidney disease;
heart disease;
if you take a diuretic or "water pill"; or
if you take any other antibiotics, including sulfa drugs.
Penicillin G sodium is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Penicillin G sodium can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is penicillin G sodium given?
Penicillin G sodium is injected into a muscle or into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an injection at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.
Penicillin G sodium is a powder medicine that must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. Shake the mixture well before you measure a dose. If you are using the inject...
