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Prokem 500 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Prokem 500 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Prokem 500 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet 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.
Prokem 500 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Prokem 500 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Prokem 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Prokem 500 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Prokem 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Prokem 500 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Prokem 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prokem 500 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Prokem can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Prokem right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Prokem. Immediately discontinue Prokem if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Prokem rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Prokem may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Prokem 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Prokem on the heart have been reported.
Prokem 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prokem 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prokem 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Prokem 500 Mg Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Prokem 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Prokem 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Prokem 500 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prokem 500 Mg Tablet
Taking certain foods and Prokem 500 Mg Tablet together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prokem 500 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Prokem 500 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Prokem is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Prokem 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.
Prokem used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
It is recommended to avoid taking Prokem with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Prokem and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
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