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 Dosage & How to Take
Megapen Side Effects
Megapen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Megapen with Other Drugs
Megapen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Megapen
Megapen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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

Gentamicin

Mild

Azithromycin

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 -

Kidney Disease
Asthma
Liver Disease

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