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Azopen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Skin Infections, Meningioma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azopen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Azopen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Azopen include Excessive sweating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azopen as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azopen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Azopen has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azopen related warnings talks about Azopen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Azopen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Azopen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Azopen have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azopen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Azopen 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Azopen safe for pregnant women?
Azopen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Azopen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Azopen safe during breastfeeding?
Azopen may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Azopen, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Azopen.
What is the effect of Azopen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azopen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azopen on the Liver?
Azopen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Azopen on the Heart?
Azopen is completely safe for the heart.
Azopen 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 Azopen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azopen habit forming or addictive?
Azopen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Azopen can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Azopen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azopen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azopen
You can take Azopen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azopen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azopen with alcohol will be.
Azopen does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
Azopen is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, you can not buy Azopen over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Azopen can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes, you can use Azopen to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming medicine for pneumonia.
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; Merrem® IV (meropenem)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731