Staphonex 500mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

All Details About Staphonex 500mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Staphonex 500mg Injection

Description:

Staphonex 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue, bones and joints, and blood.

Staphonex 500mg Injection is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. It 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. Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type of medicine.

Allergic reactions, injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea 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.

Uses:

Bacterial infections

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 Staphonex

Gastrointestinal disturbance

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Staphonex 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Staphonex 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 feeding

CAUTION

Staphonex 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

SAFE

Staphonex 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Staphonex 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Staphonex 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Staphonex 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Staphonex 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Can Staphonex 500mg Injection cause allergic reaction?

Although it is rare but yes, Staphonex 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.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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