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Penbact 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Penbact safe for pregnant women?
Penbact may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Penbact, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Penbact safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Penbact. Immediately discontinue Penbact if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Penbact on the Kidneys?
Penbact has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Penbact on the Liver?
Penbact may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Penbact on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Penbact on the heart have been reported.
Penbact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penbact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Penbact habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Penbact is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Penbact can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Penbact only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Penbact is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Penbact
Penbact may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Penbact
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Penbact as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Penbact can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
No, Penbact is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Take Penbact if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Penbact is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Yes, long-term use of Penbact can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
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