Penicillin G benzathine: characteristic of prescription and use in community pharmacy

Abstract

The use of antimicrobial substances must be determined by a knowledge of principles ranging from their chemical composition, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics, adverse effects and doses, to the means and intervals in their administration. It is the possible method to establish secure and efficacious therapeutic regimens to solve an infection condition. Lack of knowledge of these principles concerning Benzathine Penicillin G in community pharmacy is evident. Results show the need for retraining and updating health professionals in the rational use of this antimicrobial agent.