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Convoy, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Convoy also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Convoy depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Convoy include Itching or burning, Vaginal Irritation. Such side effects of Convoy normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Convoy is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Convoy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Convoy related warnings section.
The section on Convoy contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Convoy may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Convoy is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Convoy 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.
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Is the use of Convoy safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Convoy without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Convoy safe during breastfeeding?
Convoy does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Convoy on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Convoy on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Convoy on the Liver?
Information about safety of Convoy for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Convoy on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Convoy on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Convoy 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 Convoy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Convoy habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Convoy has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Convoy, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Convoy can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Convoy only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Convoy for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Convoy
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Convoy with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Convoy
Information about the interaction of Convoy and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Discontinuing Convoy on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Convoy can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Convoy can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Convoy as well or not.
Convoy is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Convoy is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).
No, Convoy does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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