Venez is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Venez has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Venez depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Venez have been listed ahead. These side effects of Venez are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Venez has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Venez related warnings talks about Venez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Venez since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Venez have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Venez may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Venez, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Venez 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Venez is used -
Mild
Is the use of Venez safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Venez. If you are pregnant, do not take Venez without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Venez safe during breastfeeding?
Venez may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Venez on the Kidneys?
Venez may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Venez on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Venez. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Venez on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Venez. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Venez 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 Venez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Venez habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Venez.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Venez as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Venez only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Venez is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Venez
When consumed with certain foods, Venez may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Venez
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Venez with alcohol.
The dosage of Venez may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Venez should be taken empty stomach because food may affect absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Venez contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Venez is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
Yes, Venez can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Usually, other antibiotics are preferred to treat gonorrhea due to decreased side effects and greater efficacy along with faster recovery.
No, Venez does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
Yes, Venez can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.
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