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Pirotum is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Blood Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Pirotum have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Pirotum depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Pirotum also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pirotum can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Pirotum 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pirotum is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Pirotum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pirotum related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Pirotum are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Pirotum may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pirotum is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pirotum 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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Is the use of Pirotum safe for pregnant women?
Pirotum may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Pirotum, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Pirotum safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Pirotum for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Pirotum on the Kidneys?
Pirotum rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pirotum on the Liver?
Pirotum is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Pirotum on the Heart?
Pirotum is completely safe for the heart.
Pirotum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pirotum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pirotum habit forming or addictive?
Pirotum does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pirotum, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pirotum can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pirotum only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pirotum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pirotum
You can take Pirotum with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pirotum
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pirotum.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 729-730
