How to Inject Procaine Penicillin?

Procaine penicillin must be injected slowly into a muscle of the buttock or upper thigh. Do not inject the medication into a vein or life-threatening side effects could result. Your procaine penicillin injections should be given at evenly spaced intervals. Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time.

How do you administer procaine to penicillin?

Penicillin G procaine (aqueous) is for intramuscular injection only. Administer by DEEP INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION in the upper, outer quadrant of the buttock. In neonates, infants and small children, the midlateral aspect of the thigh may be preferable. When doses are repeated, vary the injection site.

How do you give a penicillin injection?

Penicillin G benzathine must be injected slowly and deeply into a muscle of the buttock or hip. Do not inject this medicine near or into an artery, vein, or nerve. Dangerous or fatal side effects could occur. Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it.