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penicillin
At a glance
| Generic name | penicillin |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Benzylpenicillin, Penicillin G, Sinus lift procedure |
| Sponsor | Karlstad University |
| Target | Bacterial penicillin-binding protein, Beta-lactamase, Beta-lactamase TEM |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Abdominal actinomycosis
- Abscess of lung
- Actinomycotic infection
- Acute otitis media
- Anthrax
- Anthrax septicemia
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Asymptomatic Congenital Syphilis
- Bacterial endocarditis
- Bejel
- Cervicofacial actinomycosis
- Clostridium Perfringens Empyema
- Congenital syphilis
- Cutaneous anthrax
- Diphtheria
- Disseminated Gonococcal Infection
- Erysipelas
- Erysipeloid
- Fusospirochetal pharyngitis
- Gangrenous pneumonia
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric distress
- Diarrhea
- Black hairy tongue
- Fever
- Eosinophilia
- Skin eruptions
- Urticaria
Serious adverse events
- Anaphylaxis
- Laryngeal edema
- Hemolytic anemia
- Leukopenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Neuropathy
- Nephropathy
Key clinical trials
- Comparison of Oral Antibiotics For Bone Infections of the Leg and Foot (PHASE4)
- Spotting Syphilis: A Dual Point-of-Care Syphilis Screening Initiative in a Low-Resource Healthcare Setting (NA)
- Study of Ceftriaxone and Benzathine Penicillin G During Pregnancy
- APLAUD Trial (Antibiotics vs PLacebo for Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis) (PHASE2)
- Tegoprazan-Based Therapies for H. Pylori Eradication: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NA)
- Linezolid Plus Standard of Care (NA)
- Fast Track Therapeutic Model in Acute Complicated Appendicitis in Pediatrics (PHASE4)
- Early Versus Late Stopping of Antibiotics in Children With Cancer and High-risk Febrile Neutropenia (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Karlstad University portfolio CI