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Procaine Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Sore Throat. Other than this, Procaine Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Procaine Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Procaine Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Procaine Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Procaine Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Procaine Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Procaine Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Procaine Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Procaine Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Procaine Injection 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Procaine Injection is used -
Mild
Is the use of Procaine Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Procaine Injection safely.
Is the use of Procaine Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Procaine Injection may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Procaine Injection on the Kidneys?
Procaine Injection does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Procaine Injection on the Liver?
Procaine Injection is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Procaine Injection on the Heart?
Using Procaine Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Procaine Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Procaine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Procaine Injection habit forming or addictive?
Procaine Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Procaine Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Procaine Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Procaine Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Procaine Injection
Taking Procaine Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Procaine Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Procaine Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, rarely Procaine Injection causes fever. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take antipyretics (drugs that reduce fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Procaine Injection contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of some bacterial infections and also in the prevention of rheumatic fever.
Yes, Procaine Injection is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, fever, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Procaine Injection covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus species and its high doses are required to kill these bacterial species but most anaerobe strains are not covered by Procaine Injection because it is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
Yes, Procaine Injection can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Penicillin G sodium
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1001-1004