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Pentids Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sore Throat. Secondary and off-label uses of Pentids Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pentids Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Pentids Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Pentids Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Pentids Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pentids Tablet related warnings talks about Pentids Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pentids Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Pentids Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pentids Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Pentids Tablet 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 Pentids Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pentids is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Pentids Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Pentids for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pentids Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Pentids on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentids Tablet on the Liver?
Pentids does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Pentids Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pentids for the heart.
Pentids Tablet 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 Pentids Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentids Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pentids Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pentids Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pentids Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pentids Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pentids Tablet
You can take Pentids Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentids Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pentids Tablet with alcohol will be.
Pentids is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic which belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It works by preventing the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. It also kills the bacteria during the stage of their active multiplication. It is effective against penicillin-susceptible bacteria such as staphylococci (barring the penicillinase-producing strains), streptococci (groups A, B, C, G, H, L, and M), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Treponema pallidum, and Neisseria meningitidis.
Yes, Pentids covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus species and its high doses are required to kill these bacterial species but most anaerobe strains are not covered by Pentids because it is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
Yes, Pentids covers Enterococcus faecalis bacteria but to increase the efficacy of Pentids against this bacteria aminoglycosides antibiotics are given along with this drug. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm the susceptibility of this bacteria to Pentids.
Yes, Pentids can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Pentids is helpful in treating non-severe cellulitis in which skin becomes swollen and red due to infection. Pentids contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is effective in the treatment of non-severe cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes that are susceptible to Pentids.
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; Penicillin G sodium
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1001-1004