Icupen Information

Icupen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peritonitis. Icupen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Icupen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Icupen as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Icupen 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, Icupen's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Icupen related warnings talks about Icupen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Icupen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Epilepsy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Icupen have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Icupen 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 Icupen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Icupen Benefits & Uses
Icupen Dosage & How to Take
Icupen Side Effects
Icupen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Icupen with Other Drugs
Icupen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Icupen
Icupen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Icupen Benefits & Uses

Icupen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Icupen 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Icupen Related Warnings

Is the use of Icupen safe for pregnant women?

Icupen is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Icupen safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Icupen for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Icupen on the Kidneys?

Icupen rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Icupen on the Liver?

Icupen is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Icupen on the Heart?

Icupen is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Icupen with Other Drugs

Icupen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Valproic Acid

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Probenecid

Warfarin

Icupen Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Epilepsy

Frequently asked Questions about Icupen

Is this Icupen habit forming or addictive?

Icupen is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Icupen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Icupen should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Icupen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Icupen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Icupen

You can take Icupen with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Icupen

Information about the interaction of Icupen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown