Benzathine Explained
Benzathine is a diamine used as a component in some medications including benzathine phenoxymethylpenicillin and benzathine benzylpenicillin. It stabilizes penicillins and increases the half-life.[1]
Notes and References
- Book: 10.1016/S0099-5428(08)60272-5 . Penicillin-G Benzathine . Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances . 1982 . Kreuzig . Franz . 11 . 463–482 . 978-0-12-260811-7 .