Acil 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Acil 500 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acil 500 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Acil 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Acil 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Acil 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Acil 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Acil 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. The section on Acil 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Acil 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acil 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Acil 500 Injection 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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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acil 500 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Acil 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Acil has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Acil without medical advice.
Is the use of Acil 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Acil in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Acil is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acil 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Acil on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Acil 500 Injection on the Liver?
Acil is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Acil 500 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Acil on the heart have been reported.
Acil 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acil 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acil 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acil 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acil 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Acil 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acil 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acil 500 Injection
Taking Acil 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acil 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Acil 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Acil is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Acil taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Acil with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Acil cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Acil by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Acil should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
Yes, Acil has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Acil is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Acil will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Acil can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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