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Apidine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Infections, Open Wound. The alternative uses of Apidine have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Apidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Apidine have been listed ahead. These side effects of Apidine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Apidine has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Apidine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Apidine related warnings section.
Apidine is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Apidine have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Apidine have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Apidine is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Apidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apidine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Apidine safe for pregnant women?
Apidine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Apidine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Apidine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Apidine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Apidine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Apidine again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Apidine on the Kidneys?
Using Apidine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Apidine on the Liver?
Apidine does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Apidine on the Heart?
Apidine is not harmful for the heart.
Apidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Apidine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Apidine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Apidine since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Apidine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Apidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Apidine
Taking Apidine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Apidine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Apidine.
Yes, there have been reports of Apidine causing acute kidney injury. Apidine is widely used as an antiseptic and as a preoperative and postoperative surgical scrub. Its main moiety is iodine which is effective against yeast, fungi, bacteria, and protozoans. However, it is also known to cause toxicity, resulting in acute kidney injury in a person who ingested it, in people in whom it has been used topically, etc.
No, Apidine is not an antibiotic. It is an antiseptic. It is used against fungi, yeast, bacteria, and protozoans. It is also used as a disinfectant for cleaning the equipment. It is used extensively as an antiseptic because of its good safety, efficacy and tolerability profile. It is broad-spectrum in nature and doesn't have the complication of resistance developing to it.
Yes, in rare instances, Apidine may cause allergy. It could be manifested as a rash, an itch, a swelling around the mouth, on lips, tongue or throat, wheezing, sneezing, etc. If you develop any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.
Apidine is also known as an iodophor, meaning that povidone is a carrier of iodine. Iodine kills the microbes as it acts as the active molecule. Once released from the complex, the free iodine penetrates into the cell walls of the microorganisms and inhibits the synthesis and structures of proteins and nucleic acids. Even though the complete mechanism is not understood, it is hypothesized that iodine disrupts the vital bacterial structures and mechanisms, denaturing and deactivating the bacteria. In-vitro studies have also suggested that iodine decreases the inflammation caused by the pathogens and host cells.
Yes, Apidine can be used on the burns. The probability of a microbial infection is very high in burns because of which the partial thickness burn wounds can get transformed into full thickness burns which can have grave consequences. Apidine has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.
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