Megapen

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  • Contains / Salt: Ampicillin (500 mg) + Cloxacillin (500 mg)
  • Seller: Apollo Pharmacy Limited
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    • Country of Origin: India

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    Megapen Information

    Megapen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Capsule, Drops, Tablet. Other than this, Megapen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

    Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Megapen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

    Common side effects of Megapen include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Megapen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Megapen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

    Furthermore, you should know that effect of Megapen is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Megapen related warnings talks about Megapen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

    Megapen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.

    Besides this, Megapen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

    You should also be aware that Megapen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



    Megapen Benefits & Uses

    Megapen is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    Megapen 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 Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Megapen safe for pregnant women?


      The effects of Megapen on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

      Unknown
    • Is the use of Megapen safe during breastfeeding?


      In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Megapen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Megapen is unavailable.

      Unknown
    • What is the effect of Megapen on the Kidneys?


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

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Megapen on the Liver?


      The liver can be affected by Megapen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Megapen only after medical advice.

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Megapen on the Heart?


      Megapen is rarely harmful for the heart.

      Mild


    Severe Interaction of Megapen with Other Drugs

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

    Moderate

    Mild



    Megapen Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Megapen

    • Is this Megapen habit forming or addictive?


      Megapen is not addictive in nature.

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


      After taking Megapen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Megapen can make you drowsy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Megapen only as per medical advice.

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


      Megapen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

      No

    Megapen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Megapen


      Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Megapen, due to a lack of research on this.

      Unknown
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Megapen with alcohol will be.

      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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