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Abstract

Benzathine penicillin is used intramuscularly for the prophylaxis of rheumatic heart disease. We describe here, a child with cutaneous gangrene following an accidental intra-arterial injection of benzathine penicillin in the gluteal area, which was resolved by symptomatic therapy. This is a dangerous but possible adverse effect of this commonly used drug, which can occur due to the practical difficulties which are faced in ruling out intra-arterial injection with this opaque and viscous preparation.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Benzathine penicillin, Cutaneous gangrene, Intra-arterial injection
Subjects:	Medicine > KMC Mangalore > Paediatrics
Depositing User:	KMCMLR User
Date Deposited:	04 Jan 2012 05:50
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2012 05:50
URI:	http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/2198

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