Benzathine Penicillin (Bicillin LA)

Class of antibiotic> penicillin – binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside bacterial cell walls, penicillin inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis, resulting in bacterial cell death.

Dose: 1.2 to 2.4 million units

Administration: Intramuscularly 2-3 times per week.  Comes in pre-filled syringes with needles.