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Adamycin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. The alternative uses of Adamycin have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Adamycin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Adamycin also has some side effects, the most common being Skin irritation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Adamycin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Adamycin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Adamycin's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Adamycin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Adamycin related warnings section.
Adamycin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Adamycin in conditions like Sunburn, Eczema.
Besides this, Adamycin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Adamycin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Adamycin is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Adamycin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Adamycin. It is best to stop taking Adamycin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Adamycin safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Adamycin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Adamycin on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Adamycin for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Adamycin on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Adamycin on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Adamycin will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Adamycin on the Heart?
Side effects of Adamycin on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Adamycin 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 Adamycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adamycin habit forming or addictive?
Adamycin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Adamycin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Adamycin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Adamycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Adamycin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Adamycin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adamycin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Adamycin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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