Procaine Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Sore Throat. Other than this, Procaine Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Procaine Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Procaine Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Procaine Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Procaine Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Procaine Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Procaine Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Procaine Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Procaine Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Procaine 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Procaine Injection is used -
Mild
Is the use of Procaine Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Procaine Injection safely.
Is the use of Procaine Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Procaine Injection may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Procaine Injection on the Kidneys?
Procaine Injection does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Procaine Injection on the Liver?
Procaine Injection is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Procaine Injection on the Heart?
Using Procaine Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Procaine Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Procaine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Procaine Injection habit forming or addictive?
Procaine Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Procaine Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Procaine Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Procaine Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Procaine Injection
Taking Procaine Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Procaine Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Procaine Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, Procaine Injection covers Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and this bacteria is generally found to be susceptible to Procaine Injection. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended before using this drug to confirm its susceptibility against this bacteria.
Yes, Procaine Injection has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Procaine Injection is used in the treatment of meningitis which is caused by bacteria Neisseria meningitidis or Listeria monocytogenes. Usually, the treatment for syphilis with Procaine Injection continues over the duration of 2-3 weeks depending on the patient's condition and infection severity.
Yes, Procaine Injection can cause anaphylactic reactions. In fact, it is contraindicated in patients those who are already allergic to Procaine Injection. Hence, if you already have penicillin allergy then please inform your doctor so that he can take required precautions.
No, Procaine Injection is not effective against Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Procaine Injection.
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References
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