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**In the United States, '''Bicillin C-R''' (a injectable suspension which 1.2 million units of [[benzathine penicillin]] & 1.2 million units of procaine penicillin per 4 mL) is not recommended for treating syphilis, since it contains only half the recommended dose of benzathine penicillin. Medication errors have been made due to the confusion between '''Bicillin L-A''' & '''Bicillin C-R'''.<ref>{{cite journal |author= |title=Inadvertent use of Bicillin C-R to treat syphilis infection--Los Angeles, California, 1999-2004 |journal=MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. |volume=54 |issue=9 |pages=217–9 |year=2005 |pmid=15758893 |doi= |author1= Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)}}</ref> As a result, changes in product packaging have been made; specifically, the statement "Not for the Treatment of Syphilis" has been added in red text to both the Bicillin CR and Billin CR 900/300 syringe labels.<ref>United States Food & Drug Administration. [http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2004/ANS01329.html "FDA Strengthens Labels of Two Specific Types of Antibiotics to Ensure Proper Use."] Published December 1, 2004.  Last accessed June 18, 2007.</ref>
 
**In the United States, '''Bicillin C-R''' (a injectable suspension which 1.2 million units of [[benzathine penicillin]] & 1.2 million units of procaine penicillin per 4 mL) is not recommended for treating syphilis, since it contains only half the recommended dose of benzathine penicillin. Medication errors have been made due to the confusion between '''Bicillin L-A''' & '''Bicillin C-R'''.<ref>{{cite journal |author= |title=Inadvertent use of Bicillin C-R to treat syphilis infection--Los Angeles, California, 1999-2004 |journal=MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. |volume=54 |issue=9 |pages=217–9 |year=2005 |pmid=15758893 |doi= |author1= Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)}}</ref> As a result, changes in product packaging have been made; specifically, the statement "Not for the Treatment of Syphilis" has been added in red text to both the Bicillin CR and Billin CR 900/300 syringe labels.<ref>United States Food & Drug Administration. [http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2004/ANS01329.html "FDA Strengthens Labels of Two Specific Types of Antibiotics to Ensure Proper Use."] Published December 1, 2004.  Last accessed June 18, 2007.</ref>
 
*[[Respiratory tract]] infections where compliance with oral treatment is unlikely
 
*[[Respiratory tract]] infections where compliance with oral treatment is unlikely
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*Alongside Pen V and Erythromycin, Bicillin C-R is used to treat[[Strep Throat]], given as one IM injection
 
*[[Cellulitis]], [[erysipelas]]
 
*[[Cellulitis]], [[erysipelas]]
 
*Procaine penicillin is also used as an adjunct in the treatment of [[anthrax]].
 
*Procaine penicillin is also used as an adjunct in the treatment of [[anthrax]].

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Procaine benzylpenicillin
Combination of
Benzylpenicillin antibiotic
Procaine anaesthetic
Legal status
Legal status
Identifiers
CAS Number 54-35-3
ATC code J01CE09 (WHO) QJ51CE09
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Procaine benzylpenicillin (rINN), also known as procaine penicillin, is a form of penicillin which is a combination of benzylpenicillin and the local anaesthetic agent procaine. Following deep intramuscular injection, it is slowly absorbed into the circulation and hydrolysed to benzylpenicillin — thus it is used where prolonged low concentrations of benzylpenicillin are required.

This combination is aimed at reducing the pain and discomfort associated with a large intramuscular injection of penicillin. It is widely used in veterinary settings.

Uses

Specific indications for procaine penicillin include:[1]

  • Syphilis
    • In the United States, Bicillin C-R (a injectable suspension which 1.2 million units of benzathine penicillin & 1.2 million units of procaine penicillin per 4 mL) is not recommended for treating syphilis, since it contains only half the recommended dose of benzathine penicillin. Medication errors have been made due to the confusion between Bicillin L-A & Bicillin C-R.[2] As a result, changes in product packaging have been made; specifically, the statement "Not for the Treatment of Syphilis" has been added in red text to both the Bicillin CR and Billin CR 900/300 syringe labels.[3]
  • Respiratory tract infections where compliance with oral treatment is unlikely
  • Alongside Pen V and Erythromycin, Bicillin C-R is used to treatStrep Throat, given as one IM injection
  • Cellulitis, erysipelas
  • Procaine penicillin is also used as an adjunct in the treatment of anthrax.

Toxicology

Compendial status

References

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See also

Intracellular
inhibit peptidoglycan subunit synthesis and transport: NAM synthesis inhibition (Fosfomycin) · DADAL/AR inhibitors (Cycloserine) · bactoprenol inhibitors (Bacitracin)
Glycopeptide
inhibit PG chain elongation: Vancomycin# (Oritavancin, Telavancin) · Teicoplanin (Dalbavancin) · Ramoplanin
β-lactams/
(inhibit PBP
cross-links)
Combinations
Other

M: BAC

drug(J1p, w, n, m, vacc)

hr:Prokain penicilin pl:Penicylina prokainowa
  1. ↑ Rossi S, editor, ed. (2006). Australian Medicines Handbook. Adelaide: Australian Medicines Handbook. ISBN 0-9757919-2-3. 
  2. ↑ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2005). "Inadvertent use of Bicillin C-R to treat syphilis infection--Los Angeles, California, 1999-2004". MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. 54 (9): 217–9. PMID 15758893. 
  3. ↑ United States Food & Drug Administration. "FDA Strengthens Labels of Two Specific Types of Antibiotics to Ensure Proper Use." Published December 1, 2004. Last accessed June 18, 2007.
  4. ↑ British Pharmacopoeia Commission Secretariat. "Index (BP 2009)" (PDF). Retrieved 26 March 2010. 
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