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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 250 Injection is used to treat the following -
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 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.
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 -
Is this Potentox 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Potentox 250 Injection does not cause addiction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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