Benzathine Penicillin
Uses
Penidure LA Injection is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections, syphillis and it is also used in the prevention of rheumatic fever.
How it Works
Benzathine penicillin is known as an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering around the cell nucleus which is required for their survival in the human body. Therefore, the absence of the protective wall covering makes the bacterial cell vulnerable to the effects of the antibiotic thus killing the cell and stopping the infection from spreading further
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Penidure LA Injection can include the symptoms below;
Mild diarrhea,
Allergic reaction,
Nausea,
Vomitting,
Pain,
Swelling