Ampicillin (250mg)+ Cloxacillin (250mg)
Megapen 500mg Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, etc. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. You must take adequate rest for a faster recovery, also take a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of the medicine on your body.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Megapen
2 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Megapen 500mg Injection is a combination of two antibiotics: Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. These antibiotics work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Together, they treat your infection effectively.
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Consuming alcohol with Megapen 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Megapen 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Megapen 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Megapen 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Megapen 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megapen 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine.
Megapen 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Megapen 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while taking this medicine.
Usually, Megapen 500mg Injection starts working soon after using it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
No, do not stop taking Megapen 500mg Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Megapen 500mg Injection is used to treat patients with bacterial infections. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of the drug penicillin. It is used to treat urinary tract and respiratory tract infections, meningitis, gonorrhea and infections of the stomach or intestine.
Megapen 500mg Injection should be avoided with methotrexate which is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and some forms of cancer. This is because combining the two medications can cause some serious side effects.
