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Potentox Information

Potentox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Potentox have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Potentox. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Potentox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Potentox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Potentox's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Potentox related warnings talks about Potentox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Potentox since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Potentox contraindications section.

Besides this, Potentox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Potentox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Potentox Benefits & Uses
Potentox Dosage & How to Take
Potentox Side Effects
Potentox Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Potentox with Other Drugs
Potentox Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Potentox
Potentox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Potentox Benefits & Uses

Potentox is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Septic Arthritis
Pneumonia
Osteomyelitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Blood Infection
Peritonitis

Potentox 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: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg amikacin and 1000 mg cefepime
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg amikacin and 1000 mg cefepime

Potentox Related Warnings

Is the use of Potentox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Potentox safely.
Is the use of Potentox safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Potentox on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Potentox on the Kidneys?

Potentox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Potentox on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Potentox on the liver.
What is the effect of Potentox on the Heart?

Potentox is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Potentox with Other Drugs

Potentox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Potentox Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Potentox

Is this Potentox habit forming or addictive?

Potentox does not cause addiction.

Potentox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Potentox

Taking Potentox with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Potentox

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Potentox.

Frequently asked Questions about Potentox

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Potentox with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Potentox can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Potentox together.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Potentox?

Potentox is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Potentox on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Potentox on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Potentox without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Potentox is a prescription drug, hence do not take Potentox without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Potentox work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Potentox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.