Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection

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Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection

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Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Information

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. The alternative uses of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg 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: Osteomyelitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ampicillin (500 mg), Cloxacillin (500 mg)
Geriatric
  • Disease: Osteomyelitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ampicillin (500 mg), Cloxacillin (500 mg)

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?


    It is not known what effect Megapen will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Megapen for breastfeeding women are not known.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Megapen. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection on the Liver?


    Megapen can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Megapen on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild



Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection

  • Is this Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection


    There is no information on the effects of taking Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ampicillin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 722-723

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 158-160

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 721

Product Description [Internet]: AMPICLOXTM Ampicillin-cloxacillin. GlaxoSmithKline

smpc [Internet]: Penbritin 250 mg Capsules. Chemidex Pharma Ltd

smpc [Internet]: Penbritin 500 mg Capsules. Chemidex Pharma Ltd

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