What is the function of Megapen capsule?
What is the function of Megapen capsule?
Megapen Capsule 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.
What is the use of amikacin?
Amikacin injection is used to treat certain serious infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood, abdomen (stomach area), lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract.
What is gentamicin injection use for?
Gentamicin injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Gentamicin belongs to the class of medicines known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
What is Megapen medicine?
MEGAPEN KID TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections. MEGAPEN KID TABLET is bactericidal in nature. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Is Megapen an antibiotic?
Megapen Capsule 10’s belongs to the group of antibiotics called ‘penicillin’ used to treat wide range of bacterial infections. It is a ‘broad-spectrum antibiotic’ which treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, bones, lungs, and post-operative wound infections.
What are the side effects of ampicillin?
Common Side effects of Ampicillin include:
- acute inflammatory skin eruption (erythema multiforme)
- redness and peeling of the skin (exfoliative dermatitis)
- rash.
- hives.
- fever.
- seizure.
- black hairy tongue.
- diarrhea.
Does amikacin cause ototoxicity?
Amikacin: Amikacin is a derivative of kanamycin and has very little vestibular toxicity. Its adverse effects primarily involve the auditory system; however, it is considered less ototoxic than gentamicin.
Can amikacin damage kidneys?
Amikacin can harm your kidneys, and may also cause nerve damage or hearing loss, especially if you have kidney disease or use certain other medicines. Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and all the medicines you are using. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using amikacin.
What is the side effect of gentamicin injection?
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, or loss of appetite may occur. Pain/irritation/redness at the injection site may rarely occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
