Emfozen Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Emfozen Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Emfozen Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Emfozen Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Emfozen Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emfozen Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Emfozen Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Emfozen Injection related warnings talks about Emfozen Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Emfozen Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Emfozen Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Emfozen Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emfozen Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Emfozen 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.
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Is the use of Emfozen Injection safe for pregnant women?
Emfozen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Emfozen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Emfozen Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Emfozen may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Emfozen Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Emfozen does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Emfozen Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Emfozen on the liver.
What is the effect of Emfozen Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Emfozen on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emfozen Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emfozen Injection habit forming or addictive?
Emfozen Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Emfozen Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Emfozen Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Emfozen Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emfozen Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emfozen Injection
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Emfozen Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emfozen Injection
Drinking alcohol while taking Emfozen Injection may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Emfozen can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Emfozen does not cover strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is generally found to be resistant to Emfozen. Hence other antibiotics which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be used.
Yes, oral Emfozen may cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Emfozen does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patient's who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing a headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Emfozen covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
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