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Embika 500 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Embika 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Embika 500 Mg Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Embika 500 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Embika 500 Mg 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.
Embika 500 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Embika 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Embika 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Embika 500 Mg 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Embika 500 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Embika 500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Embika 500 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Embika 500 Mg 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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Is the use of Embika 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Embika. If you are pregnant, do not take Embika without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Embika 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Embika for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Embika 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Embika may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Embika 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Embika rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Embika 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Embika rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Embika 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Embika 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Embika 500 Mg Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Embika 500 Mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Embika 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Embika 500 Mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Embika 500 Mg Injection
Taking Embika 500 Mg Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Embika 500 Mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Embika 500 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Embika 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.
Embika is a prescription drug, hence do not take Embika without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Embika is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Embika 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.
No, Embika does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
No, Embika is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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