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Halpen 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 Halpen is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Halpen safe for pregnant women?
Halpen can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Halpen, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Halpen safe during breastfeeding?
Halpen may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Halpen, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Halpen.
What is the effect of Halpen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Halpen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Halpen on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Halpen on the liver.
What is the effect of Halpen on the Heart?
Halpen is not harmful for the heart.
Halpen 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 Halpen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Halpen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Halpen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Halpen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Halpen can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Halpen is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Halpen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Halpen
Taking Halpen with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Halpen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Halpen with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can use Halpen to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming medicine for pneumonia.
Halpen is a brand name for Meropenem and available in injection form. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called carbapenem antibiotics. Halpen is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, lung and bronchial infections, meningitis, skin and abdominal (stomach area) infections.
No, you can not buy Halpen over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Halpen works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Halpen does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Merrem® IV (meropenem)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731