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Harpoon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Harpoon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Harpoon. 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 Harpoon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Harpoon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Harpoon's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Harpoon has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Harpoon related warnings section.
Harpoon is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Harpoon are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Harpoon may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Harpoon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Harpoon 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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Is the use of Harpoon safe for pregnant women?
Harpoon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Harpoon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Harpoon safe during breastfeeding?
Harpoon 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 Harpoon on the Kidneys?
Harpoon rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Harpoon on the Liver?
Harpoon has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Harpoon on the Heart?
Harpoon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Harpoon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Harpoon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Harpoon habit forming or addictive?
Harpoon 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 Harpoon can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Harpoon only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Harpoon cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Harpoon
Some foods when eaten with Harpoon can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Harpoon
Consumption of alcohol and Harpoon together may have severe effects on your health.
Discontinuing Harpoon on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
No, Harpoon is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, Harpoon can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes Harpoon is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Harpoon causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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