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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 500 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 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.
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 -
Is this Potentox 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Potentox 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
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.
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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