Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Information

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. The alternative uses of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Drug reaction of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Megapen Benefits & Uses
Megapen Dosage & How to Take
Megapen Side Effects
Megapen Related Warnings
Megapen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Megapen
Megapen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Osteomyelitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ampicillin (500 mg), Cloxacillin (500 mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Osteomyelitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ampicillin (500 mg), Cloxacillin (500 mg)

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Megapen on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Megapen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Megapen is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Megapen can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Megapen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Megapen only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection on the Heart?

Megapen is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Asthma
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection

Is this Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Megapen 500 mg/500 mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown