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Benzathine phenoxymethylpenicillin

Introduction

Benzathine phenoxymethylpenicillin (or benzathine penicillin V) is a penicillin.[1]

Adverse effects

Adverse effects

Further information: Penicillin drug reaction
References

References

  1. ↑ COLQUHOUN J, SCORER EC, SANDLER G, WILSON GM (June 1957). “Absorption of free acid, potassium, and benzathine phenoxymethylpenicillin after oral administration”. Br Med J. 1 (5033): 1451–2. doi:10.1136/bmj.1.5033.1451. PMC 1973440. PMID 13436818.