Potentox 250 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Potentox 250 Injection Information

Potentox 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Potentox 250 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Potentox 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Potentox 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Potentox 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Potentox 250 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Potentox 250 Injection related warnings talks about Potentox 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Potentox 250 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Potentox 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Potentox 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Potentox 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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 250 Injection Benefits & Uses

Potentox 250 Injection 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 250 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: 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 250 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Potentox 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Potentox safely.
Is the use of Potentox 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Potentox on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Potentox 250 Injection on the Kidneys?

Potentox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Potentox 250 Injection on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Potentox on the liver.
What is the effect of Potentox 250 Injection on the Heart?

Potentox is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Potentox 250 Injection with Other Drugs

Potentox 250 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Potentox 250 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Potentox 250 Injection 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 250 Injection

Is this Potentox 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Potentox 250 Injection does not cause addiction.

Potentox 250 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Potentox 250 Injection

Taking Potentox 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Potentox 250 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Potentox 250 Injection.

Frequently asked Questions about Potentox 250 Injection

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.