Embika 500 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Embika 500 Mg Injection Information

Embika 500 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Embika 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Embika 500 Mg Injection. 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.

While these are the most often observed Embika 500 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Embika 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Embika 500 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Embika 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Embika 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Embika 500 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Embika 500 Mg Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Embika 500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Embika 500 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Embika Benefits & Uses
Embika Dosage & How to Take
Embika Side Effects
Embika Related Warnings
Embika Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Embika
Embika Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Embika 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Embika 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Embika 500 Mg Injection 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Embika 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Embika 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Embika can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Embika 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Embika in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Embika 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Embika may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Embika 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Embika rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Embika 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Embika is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Embika 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Embika 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Embika 500 Mg Injection

Is this Embika 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Embika 500 Mg Injection is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Embika 500 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Embika 500 Mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Embika 500 Mg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Embika 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Embika 500 Mg Injection

Taking Embika 500 Mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Embika 500 Mg Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Embika 500 Mg Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Embika 500 Mg Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Embika cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Embika has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Embika without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Embika is a prescription drug, hence do not take Embika without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Embika cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Embika is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Embika will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Embika cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Embika does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Embika available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Embika is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.