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Megapen 1 gm Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. The alternative uses of Megapen 1 gm Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Megapen 1 gm Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Megapen 1 gm Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Megapen 1 gm Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Megapen 1 gm Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Megapen 1 gm Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Megapen 1 gm Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Megapen 1 gm Injection related warnings section.
Megapen 1 gm Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Megapen 1 gm Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Megapen 1 gm Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Megapen 1 gm Injection is used to treat the following -
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 Megapen 1 gm Injection safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Megapen will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Megapen 1 gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Megapen for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Megapen 1 gm Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Megapen. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Megapen 1 gm Injection on the Liver?
Megapen can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Megapen 1 gm Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Megapen on the heart have been reported.
Megapen 1 gm Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megapen 1 gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megapen 1 gm Injection habit forming or addictive?
Megapen 1 gm Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Megapen 1 gm Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Megapen 1 gm Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Megapen 1 gm Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Megapen 1 gm Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Megapen 1 gm Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen 1 gm Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megapen 1 gm Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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