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Apc is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Apc have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Apc 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Apc can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Apc go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Apc's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Apc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Apc can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Apc in conditions like Kidney Disease, Dermatitis, Kidney Stone. Other contraindications of Apc have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Apc may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Apc is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Apc is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apc is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Apc safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Apc in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Apc safe during breastfeeding?
Apc can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Apc on the Kidneys?
Apc may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Apc on the Liver?
Apc 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.
What is the effect of Apc on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Apc. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Apc 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 Apc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Apc habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Apc has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Apc
There is no information on the effects of taking Apc with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Apc
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Apc with alcohol.
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; 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 215
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