Potentox 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Potentox 500 Injection Information

Potentox 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Potentox 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Potentox 500 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Potentox 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Potentox 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Potentox 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Potentox 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Potentox 500 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 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Potentox 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Potentox 500 Injection 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 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Potentox 500 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 500 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 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Potentox 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Potentox safely.
Is the use of Potentox 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Potentox on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Potentox 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Potentox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Potentox 500 Injection on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Potentox on the liver.
What is the effect of Potentox 500 Injection on the Heart?

Potentox is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Potentox 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Potentox 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Potentox 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Potentox 500 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 500 Injection

Is this Potentox 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Potentox 500 Injection does not cause addiction.

Potentox 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Potentox 500 Injection

Taking Potentox 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Potentox 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Potentox 500 Injection.

Frequently asked Questions about Potentox 500 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.