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Perfocyn is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Allergy, Asthma. Other than this, Perfocyn has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Perfocyn depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Perfocyn include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Perfocyn as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Perfocyn go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Perfocyn's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Perfocyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections must refrain from the use of Perfocyn since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Perfocyn contraindications section.
Besides this, Perfocyn may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Perfocyn is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Perfocyn 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 Perfocyn safe for pregnant women?
Perfocyn is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Perfocyn safe during breastfeeding?
Perfocyn does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Perfocyn on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Perfocyn. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Perfocyn on the Liver?
Perfocyn can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Perfocyn on the Heart?
Perfocyn may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Perfocyn 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 Perfocyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Perfocyn habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Perfocyn has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Perfocyn
There is no information on the effects of taking Perfocyn with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Perfocyn
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Perfocyn with alcohol.
Yes, Perfocyn is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.
Yes, Perfocyn might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Perfocyn induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Perfocyn is an antibiotic. It contains chloramphenicol which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.
Yes, Perfocyn covers all anaerobes. It effectively inhibits most of the anaerobic bacteria at therapeutic doses. An antibiotic sensitivity test is always recommended to confirm its susceptibility.
No, Perfocyn does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, some of the animal studies have reported weight loss after long-term use of this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Perfocyn is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
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