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penicillin g benzathine

penicillin g benzathine (PERMAPEN) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — penicillin g benzathine
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
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Quick answer

penicillin g benzathine (PERMAPEN) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN penicillin g benzathine
Brand PERMAPEN
Mechanism Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
Target Bacterial penicillin-binding protein
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial penicillin-binding protein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. BENZATHINE BENZYLPENICILLIN , LINEZOLID Approved · MEDA Pharma GmbH · Syphilis

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Frequently asked questions

What is penicillin g benzathine?

penicillin g benzathine (PERMAPEN) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for penicillin g benzathine?

PERMAPEN is a marketed brand name for penicillin g benzathine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of penicillin g benzathine?

penicillin g benzathine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.