Syphilis what needle to hit

Syphilis is usually injected with benzathine penicillin.

Benzathine penicillin is the drug of choice for the treatment of syphilis. It is effective against Treponema pallidum and is effective against all stages of syphilis. Its mechanism of action is to interfere with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, resulting in bacterial death. The dose and frequency of injections may vary according to the stage of syphilis. For example, early syphilis is usually injected weekly intramuscularly, several times in a row; advanced syphilis may require longer courses and more injections. At the same time, the doctor will also consider the patient's physical condition, whether combined with other diseases and other factors to develop an individualized treatment plan.

Although benzathine penicillin is relatively safe, but there may still be allergic reactions and other adverse reactions. Before injection, it is necessary to inquire about allergy history in detail and do a good skin test. During the injection process, patients should be closely observed for symptoms such as dyspnea, rash, palpitation, etc. once allergic reactions occur, they should be treated and rescued in time.