Betopen Injection belongs to the group of medication called 'antibiotics' used to treat certain bacterial infections of the eye, ear, prostate, urinary tract, anthrax, pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), skin/soft tissues infection, scarlet fever, and meningitis (brain infection). Betopen Injection does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that is only used to treat certain bacterial infections.

Betopen Injection contains 'Benzylpenicillin' which is a long-acting penicillin antibiotic. It inhibits the process of cell wall synthesis in a bacterial cell required for its survival. Thus, Betopen Injection kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection. Betopen Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, or vomiting, pain at the injection site. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before starting Betopen Injection, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Betopen Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Betopen Injection as it causes increased dizziness. Betopen Injection may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Many patients taking Betopen Injection have reported diarrhoea as a side effect; however, there is a rare chance of a severe form called C difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) which can cause deadly bowel problems. Consult your doctor right away, if you notice have watery, bloody stools, stomach pain, cramps, or very loose.

Betopen Injection belongs to the group of antibiotics used to treat certain bacterial infections of the eye, ear, prostate, urinary tract including anthrax, mild infections of the skin and soft tissues, scarlet fever (a red rash accompanied by a sore throat and a red tongue), rheumatic fever (an inflammatory disease which can cause damage to the skin, joints or heart), chorea (uncontrollable, jerky movements) pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), strep infections, and meningitis.  It works by killing the bacteria by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) present inside the bacteria's cell wall. It also inhibits the synthesis of bacterial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). An enzyme called DNA gyrase plays a key role in this process.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Pain at the injection site
• Dizziness

Do not take Betopen Injection if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you had swelling or tearing of tendons while taking quinolone antibiotics. Betopen Injection is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis at all age groups; this risk is higher in patients older than 60 years, are taking corticosteroids, have had kidney, heart, or lung transplant. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation while taking Betopen Injection. Do not take Betopen Injection if you have myasthenia gravis as it may cause increased muscle weakness. Talk to your doctor before taking Betopen Injection if you have epilepsy, low levels of potassium, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumour, diabetes,  rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Avoid consuming caffeine products along with Betopen Injection as it might increase the effects of caffeine. Avoid dairy products such as milk and yoghurt while taking Betopen Injection as they might decrease the effectiveness of Betopen Injection. Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Betopen Injection and antacid, anti-ulcer (sucralfate), anti-HIV (didanosine), vitamin and mineral medicines. Consult your doctor before taking Betopen Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Betopen Injection as it may cause increased dizziness. Betopen Injection may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Betopen Injection may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), anti-coagulant/blood thinner (warfarin), anti-gout (probenecid), antibiotic (azithromycin, sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, metronidazole, nitrofurantoin, erythromycin), and calcium supplements (calcium/vitamin D).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid dairy products such as milk and yoghurt while taking Betopen Injection as they might decrease the effectiveness of Betopen Injection. Multivitamins and multiminerals should not be consumed along with Betopen Injection; maintain a minimum gap of two hours between both. Avoid consuming caffeine products along with Betopen Injection as it might increase the effects of caffeine.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Betopen Injection may have interactions with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), CNS disorders, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain), crystalluria (cloudy urine), diabetes, kidney, liver and heart problems.

• ASPIRIN
• TRIMETHOPRIM+SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
• NITROFURANTOIN
• AZITHROMYCIN
• PROBENECID
• METRONIDAZOLE
• IBUPROFEN
• WARFARIN
• CALCIUM CARBONATE+CHOLECALCIFEROL
• ERYTHROMYCIN

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
• Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder antibiotics' absorption.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

• Betopen Injection may cause changes in liver function tests and prothrombin time (time taken for blood clotting). So, inform the person before undergoing the diagnostic tests that you are taking Betopen Injection. 

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.