benzathine benzylpenicillin

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benzathine benzylpenicillin (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An aqueous suspension of a relatively insoluble salt of benzylpenicillin that is absorbed slowly following intramuscular injection to provide a low but persistent level of benzylpenicillin in the blood plasma.
    Synonyms: benzathine penicillin, benzathine penicillin G, penicillin G benzathine

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