{"id":5968,"date":"2020-12-29T15:19:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T15:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5968"},"modified":"2021-07-05T07:32:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T07:32:57","slug":"benzylpenicillin-meda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/benzylpenicillin-meda\/","title":{"rendered":"Benzylpenicillin Meda &#8211; Benzylpenicillin sodium uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 1 g and 3 g\u00a0powder for solution for injection \/ infusion,\u00a0benzylpenicillin sodium\u00a0solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Benzylpenicillin Meda is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin Meda is a medicine that works against bacterial infections (an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin Meda is used to treating&nbsp;infections&nbsp;caused by benzylpenicillin-sensitive bacteria.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin sodium contained in Benzylpenicillin Meda may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Benzylpenicillin Meda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Benzylpenicillin Meda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to benzylpenicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have previously had a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to&nbsp;penicillin&nbsp;or&nbsp;cephalosporins&nbsp;(another type of&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the following applies to you, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before using Benzylpenicillin Meda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired kidney function<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;heart failure<\/li><li>if you have diarrhea<\/li><li>if you are over 60 years old<\/li><li>whether this medicine should be given to a newborn.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Benzylpenicillin Meda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;It is especially important that your doctor knows if you are taking any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>methotrexate (&nbsp;cytostatics&nbsp;).&nbsp;Concomitant use with benzylpenicillin may increase the efficacy and&nbsp;toxicity&nbsp;of methotrexate.<\/li><li>probenecid (a&nbsp;gout&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;that inhibits the secretion of Benzylpenicillin Meda).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known risks with the use of Benzylpenicillin Meda during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin passes into breast milk but the risk of affecting the baby is unlikely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin Meda has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benzylpenicillin Meda contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin Meda 1 g contains 64 mg&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(the main ingredient in table salt\/table salt) per&nbsp;vial.&nbsp;This corresponds to 3.2% of the maximum recommended daily intake of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;for adults.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin Meda 3 g contains 193 mg of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(the main ingredient in table salt\/table salt) per&nbsp;vial.&nbsp;This corresponds to 9.7% of the maximum recommended daily&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;intake&nbsp;for adults.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are being treated with 7 g or more daily for an extended period of time, especially if you have been prescribed a low-salt (sodium-poor) diet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Benzylpenicillin Meda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive this medicine as an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;by a doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will determine the&nbsp;<strong>appropriate&nbsp;dose&nbsp;<\/strong>for you, and&nbsp;<strong>how and when the&nbsp;<\/strong>injection&nbsp;should be given.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzylpenicillin Meda is a dry powder that is dissolved by the doctor or nurse in a suitable&nbsp;diluent.&nbsp;The solution is given either in a blood vessel or muscle as an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;or via a blood vessel as a drip infusion.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you take more Benzylpenicillin Meda than you should<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;is given by a doctor or nurse, it is unlikely that you will receive too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you think you have been given too much<\/strong>, you must tell the person who gave the&nbsp;injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of consciousness, seizures.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor immediately if you think the medicine makes you feel sick, or if you experience any of the following:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergy&nbsp;to benzylpenicillin which may cause the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin rash,&nbsp;itching.<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing or tightness over the chest.<\/li><li>Swelling of eyelids, face, or lips.<\/li><li>Swelling or&nbsp;redness&nbsp;of the tongue.<\/li><li>Fever.<\/li><li>Joint pain.<\/li><li>Swollen&nbsp;lymph nodes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of a blood vessel (&nbsp;thrombophlebitis&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased&nbsp;white blood cell count<\/li><li>Hives (&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Severe allergic reactions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anemia&nbsp;(&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Decreased&nbsp;white blood cell count<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Itching.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe skin reactions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased&nbsp;platelet count, which may increase the risk of bleeding (&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Decreased&nbsp;white blood cell count, which may increase the risk of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;(&nbsp;neutropenia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>The jarisch-Herxheimer reaction may occur where&nbsp;Lyme disease&nbsp;is treated with Benzylpenicillin MEDA, and cause fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kidney effects and fungal overgrowth in the oral cavity and abdomen can also occur.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Benzylpenicillin Meda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is benzylpenicillin sodium<\/li><li>No other ingredients are included in this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vials 5 x 1 g, 10 x 1 g, 5 x 3 g and 10 x 3 g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone 08-630 19 00<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benzylpenicillin Meda is used to treating infections caused by benzylpenicillin-sensitive bacteria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2202,2200],"tags":[9098,9100,9088,9090,9101,9092,9102,9091,9099,9089],"class_list":["post-5968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-b","category-medicines","tag-benzylpenicillin-meda","tag-benzylpenicillin-meda-injection","tag-benzylpenicillin-sodium","tag-benzylpenicillin-sodium-injection","tag-side-effects-of-benzylpenicillin-meda","tag-side-effects-of-benzylpenicillin-sodium","tag-what-benzylpenicillin-meda-is-used-for","tag-what-benzylpenicillin-sodium-is-used-for","tag-what-is-benzylpenicillin-meda","tag-what-is-benzylpenicillin-sodium"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5968"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12091,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5968\/revisions\/12091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}