Lupitax 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lupitax 500 Injection Information

Lupitax 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of Lupitax 500 Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Lupitax 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lupitax 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lupitax 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Lupitax 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lupitax 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lupitax 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lupitax 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Lupitax 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 Lupitax 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Lupitax Benefits & Uses
Lupitax Dosage & How to Take
Lupitax Side Effects
Lupitax Related Warnings
Lupitax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lupitax
Lupitax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lupitax 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Lupitax 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lupitax 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lupitax 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lupitax 500 Injection is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Colitis
Vaginal inflammation

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache

Lupitax 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Lupitax 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Lupitax in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Lupitax 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Lupitax does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Lupitax 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Lupitax rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lupitax 500 Injection on the Liver?

Lupitax is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lupitax 500 Injection on the Heart?

Using Lupitax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Lupitax 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lupitax 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Lupitax 500 Injection

Is this Lupitax 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lupitax 500 Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lupitax 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lupitax 500 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lupitax 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Lupitax 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Lupitax 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lupitax 500 Injection

Taking Lupitax 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lupitax 500 Injection

Information about the interaction of Lupitax 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lupitax 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Lupitax with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lupitax can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Lupitax treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Lupitax is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lupitax cover enterococcus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Lupitax covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lupitax cause weight loss?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, [Medicine} does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Lupitax is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Lupitax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lupitax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.