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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Penicillin G is a widely used antibiotic.
    • Understanding its potential side effects on coagulation is crucial for patient safety.

    Observation:

    • A coagulation disorder was observed in patients receiving penicillin G.
    • This occurred in both uraemic patients and those with normal kidney function receiving high doses.

    Findings:

    • The disorder manifested as prolonged bleeding time, impaired platelet aggregation, increased antithrombin-III activity, and inhibited factor Xa activity.
    • Factor Xa inhibition resembled that seen with low-dose heparin prophylaxis.
    • The effects persisted for up to 4 days after penicillin G withdrawal.

    Implications:

    • This latent coagulation disorder can lead to severe bleeding, especially in patients with pre-existing coagulation abnormalities such as uraemia or anticoagulant therapy.
    • Clinical vigilance is necessary when administering penicillin G, particularly in high-risk patient populations.