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Megapen 1 gm Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. The alternative uses of Megapen 1 gm Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Megapen 1 gm Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Megapen 1 gm Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Megapen 1 gm Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Megapen 1 gm 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.
Megapen 1 gm Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Megapen 1 gm Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Megapen 1 gm Injection related warnings section.
Megapen 1 gm Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Megapen 1 gm Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Megapen 1 gm Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Megapen 1 gm Injection is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Megapen 1 gm Injection safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Megapen in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Megapen 1 gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Megapen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Megapen is unavailable.
What is the effect of Megapen 1 gm Injection on the Kidneys?
Megapen may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Megapen 1 gm Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Megapen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Megapen 1 gm Injection on the Heart?
Megapen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Megapen 1 gm Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megapen 1 gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megapen 1 gm Injection habit forming or addictive?
Megapen 1 gm Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Megapen 1 gm Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Megapen 1 gm Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Megapen 1 gm Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Megapen 1 gm Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Megapen 1 gm Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen 1 gm Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Megapen 1 gm Injection with alcohol will be.
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