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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

About PENTIDS 200MG TABLET

PENTIDS 200MG TABLET belongs to the 'antibiotics' class of drugs, primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, throat, lungs, nose, and skin. It is useful in treating streptococci and staphylococci infections, diphtheria, meningitis, gonorrhoea, and syphilis. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

PENTIDS 200MG TABLET contains Penicillin G Potassium, an antibacterial agent. It has bactericidal (ability to kill bacteria) activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic (requires oxygen to survive) and anaerobic (survives with little or no oxygen) bacteria. PENTIDS 200MG TABLET acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. 

Your doctor will advise the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. PENTIDS 200MG TABLET may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of PENTIDS 200MG TABLET include stomach pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash, yellow-coloured eyes and skin, weakness, and muscle/joint pain. If any of these effects persist or worsen, please seek medical advice promptly. 

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to antibiotics. Please inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney/heart diseases and asthma before using PENTIDS 200MG TABLET . Do not use this medicine while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since PENTIDS 200MG TABLET may affect the vaccines' activity. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking PENTIDS 200MG TABLET . Drinking alcohol may lead to unwanted side effects while using PENTIDS 200MG TABLET ; hence please limit or avoid alcohol intake. PENTIDS 200MG TABLET should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

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Uses of PENTIDS 200MG TABLET

Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

PENTIDS 200MG TABLET contains Penicillin G Potassium, which belongs to the class of antibiotics. It has a bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. This process further leads to cell lysis or death. Thus, PENTIDS 200MG TABLET helps treat various bacterial infections. 

Side Effects of PENTIDS 200MG TABLET

  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Weakness
  • Muscle/joint pain

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you have a history of asthma, kidney disease, stomach problems (nausea, vomiting, digestive issues), and heart or liver diseases, please inform your doctor before taking PENTIDS 200MG TABLET . Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics like PENTIDS 200MG TABLET . Therefore, please undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD if you experience diarrhoea following PENTIDS 200MG TABLET therapy. Let your doctor know if you are undergoing any vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid vaccine) since PENTIDS 200MG TABLET may affect vaccines' activity. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking PENTIDS 200MG TABLET . Drinking alcohol may lead to unwanted side effects while using PENTIDS 200MG TABLET ; hence please limit or avoid alcohol intake. PENTIDS 200MG TABLET should be used in children only when the doctor has prescribed it.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BenzylpenicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
BenzylpenicillinMethotrexate
Severe

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BenzylpenicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentids 200 Tablet 6's:
The therapeutic efficacy of BCG vaccine can be decreased when used in combination with Pentids 200 Tablet 6's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, BCG vaccine can be taken with Benylpenicillin if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor may advise dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications.
BenzylpenicillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pentids 200 Tablet 6's:
Co-administration of Pentids 200 Tablet 6's with Methotrexate may increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Methotrexate can be taken with Pentids 200 Tablet 6's if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience any symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, sore throat, or body aches. Contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM-200000UNITSOther gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
Severe
PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM-200000UNITSOther gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
Moderate

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PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM-200000UNITSOther gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
Severe
How does the disease interact with Pentids 200 Tablet 6's:
Colitis: In some cases use of Pentids 200 Tablet 6's may cause ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Colitis is commonly Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). Discontinue therapy if signs or CDAD is confirmed.

How to manage the interaction:
Discontinue benzylpencillin and consult the prescriber if you experince watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dehydration, fever, and nausea. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, and antibacterial treatment of C difficile is advised.
PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM-200000UNITSOther gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Pentids 200 Tablet 6's:
Use Pentids 200 Tablet 6's with caution in patients with history of allergies and/or asthma.

How to manage the interaction:
Pentids 200 Tablet 6's should be used with caution in individuals with a history of significant allergies and/or asthma.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ASPIRIN
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • TETRACYCLINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi as they help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise renal, hepatic, and blood function tests during therapy. 
  • Penicillin antibiotics are easily removed during dialysis; hence let your doctor know if you are undergoing dialysis treatment so that the dose can be scheduled after the dialysis.
  • PENTIDS 200MG TABLET may also affect urine glucose tests; hence inform your doctor beforehand if you are using PENTIDS 200MG TABLET .

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness. 

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