Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Maxamp 500mg Injection
Description:
Maxamp 500mg Injection is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections of the skin, bones and joints, respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia), urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, brain (e.g, meningitis), heart, blood, and others.
Maxamp 500mg Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. It is effective in both adults and children.
Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, and local pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
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 them
Ordinary side effects of Maxamp
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Warning & Precautions:
Consuming alcohol with Maxamp 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxamp 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.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxamp 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Maxamp 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Maxamp 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Maxamp 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Maxamp 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Can Maxamp 500mg Injection cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Maxamp 500mg Injection can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Q. How long does Maxamp 500mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Maxamp 500mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Maxamp 500mg Injection.
Q. Can the use of Maxamp 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Maxamp 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.