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Pentids Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sore Throat. Secondary and off-label uses of Pentids Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pentids Tablet. 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.
Some other side effects of Pentids Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Pentids Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Pentids Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pentids Tablet related warnings talks about Pentids Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pentids Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Pentids Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pentids Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Pentids Tablet 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
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Is the use of Pentids Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pentids is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Pentids Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Pentids may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pentids Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Pentids does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentids Tablet on the Liver?
Pentids does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Pentids Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Pentids without any fear of damage to the heart.
Pentids Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentids Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentids Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Pentids Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pentids Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pentids Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pentids Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pentids Tablet
Taking Pentids Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentids Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pentids Tablet with alcohol.
Pentids is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic which belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It works by preventing the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. It also kills the bacteria during the stage of their active multiplication. It is effective against penicillin-susceptible bacteria such as staphylococci (barring the penicillinase-producing strains), streptococci (groups A, B, C, G, H, L, and M), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Treponema pallidum, and Neisseria meningitidis.
Yes, Pentids covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus species and its high doses are required to kill these bacterial species but most anaerobe strains are not covered by Pentids because it is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
Yes, Pentids covers Enterococcus faecalis bacteria but to increase the efficacy of Pentids against this bacteria aminoglycosides antibiotics are given along with this drug. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm the susceptibility of this bacteria to Pentids.
Yes, Pentids can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Pentids is helpful in treating non-severe cellulitis in which skin becomes swollen and red due to infection. Pentids contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is effective in the treatment of non-severe cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes that are susceptible to Pentids.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Penicillin G sodium
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1001-1004