Primanat Information
Primanat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Primanat have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Primanat. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Primanat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Primanat are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Primanat is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Primanat related warnings talks about Primanat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Primanat is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Primanat have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Primanat may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Primanat is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Primanat Benefits & Uses
Primanat is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Septic Arthritis
- Endocarditis
- Pneumonia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Kidney Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Blood Infection
- Meningitis
- Peritonitis
Primanat 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Primanat Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Primanat is used -
Severe
- Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Moderate
- Inflammation of a vein
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Confusion
- Erythema
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Drowsiness
- Vertigo
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Headache
- Weakness
- Flushing
- Ringing in ears
Primanat Related Warnings
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Is the use of Primanat safe for pregnant women?
Primanat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Primanat again without your doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Primanat safe during breastfeeding?
Primanat 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.
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What is the effect of Primanat on the Kidneys?
Primanat can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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What is the effect of Primanat on the Liver?
Primanat may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
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What is the effect of Primanat on the Heart?
Primanat may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Primanat with Other Drugs
Primanat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Primanat Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Primanat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Gastritis
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Heart Failure
- Kidney Disease
- Allergy
- Epilepsy
- Migraine
Frequently asked Questions about Primanat
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Is this Primanat habit forming or addictive?
Primanat is not addictive in nature.
Primanat Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Primanat
Primanat may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Primanat
Taking alcohol with Primanat can be dangerous.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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