Benzathine penicillin G in the treatment of neurosyphilis.

Abstract

The definition, pathogenesis, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of neurosyphilis are discussed. Controlled trials of benzathine penicillin in the treatment of neurosyphilis are reviewed, as are recent case reports of benzathine penicillin failures. Although few well-controlled studies exist to document conclusively the efficacy of benzathine penicillin in the treatment of neurosyphilis, its use is recommended in selected situations.

• Authors: P G Cuddy
• Journal: Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy (Drug Intell Clin Pharm) Vol. 16 Issue 3 Pg. 205-10 (Mar 1982) ISSN: 0012-6578 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7037343 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Penicillin G Benzathine

Topics

• Humans
• Neurosyphilis (diagnosis, drug therapy, pathology)
• Penicillin G Benzathine (therapeutic use)
• Syphilis (complications)