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Lupillin 500mg Injection

Lupillin 500mg Injection

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Composition

AMPICILLIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

for this medicine

About Lupillin 500mg Injection

Lupillin 500mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines called penicillin antibiotics. Lupillin 500mg Injection is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, stomach, and kidneys, and sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter the body, multiply and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Lupillin 500mg Injection contains Ampicillin that works against various types of bacteria. It inhibits the process of bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the survival of bacteria. Thus, Lupillin 500mg Injection kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacterial infection.  

Lupillin 500mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare doctor. Lupillin 500mg Injection may cause certain common side effects such as injection site reactions, rash, vomiting, allergic reaction, vaginal itching or discharge, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time; however, if these persist, contact your doctor immediately.

Lupillin 500mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or other penicillin antibiotics. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before Lupillin 500mg Injection administration. Nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding during treatment with this injection. Birth control pills may not work effectively while using this medication. So, speak to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Lupillin 500mg Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Lupillin 500mg Injection is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. You can get sick and have your body quickly reproduce with harmful or contagious bacteria. Lupillin 500mg Injection primarily eliminates bacteria and stops the spread of bacterial infection. Meningitis, kidney infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, and infections of the intestines or stomach are all bacterial infections treated with it.

Directions for Use

It will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lupillin 500mg Injection

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Stomach pain

  • Diarrhoea

  • Vaginal itching or discharge

  • Injection site reactions

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor immediately if you have any hypersensitive reactions, severe stomach pain, pale skin, short of breath while receiving or after administration of Lupillin 500mg Injection. Also, Let your doctor know if you ever had diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or antibiotics-induced diarrhoea. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. Lupillin 500mg Injection may alter test results with certain medical tests. Tell your doctor before undergoing those tests that you are using Lupillin 500mg Injection.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lupillin 500mg Injection should not be given with Typhoid vaccine (live), cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefazolin, cefixime, cefpodoxime, cefprozil, cephalexin; allopurinol/ probenecid (used to treat gout).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving Lupillin 500mg Injection as it can cause serious side effects. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Lupillin 500mg Injection should not be administered in patients with Renal dysfunction, colitis (inflammation of the colon) and hemodialysis.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • CEFADROXIL
  • CEFACLOR
  • CEFAZOLIN
  • CEFIXIME
  • CEFPODOXIME
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • PROBENECID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Diarrhea may happen as a side effect. Taking probiotics after receiving Lupillin 500mg Injection may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop stomach cramps.

  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and hydrate your body.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Lupillin 500mg Injection as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Lupillin 500mg Injection in fighting off infections.
  • Maintain good hygiene and avoid contaminated or processed food.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food like whole-grain bread and brown rice in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. 
  • Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Lupillin 500mg Injection.

Special Advise

  • Even if you feel better after receiving Lupillin 500mg Injection, do not stop the administration of it. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and will make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.

  • Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will in general help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and will help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking Lupillin 500mg Injection.

  • Stop receiving Lupillin 500mg Injection and consult your doctor immediately if you develop any allergic reactions such as itching, skin rash, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, and, breathing difficulties.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections. Lupillin 500mg Injection does not work against infections caused by viruses, including colds and flu.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Lupillin 500mg Injection.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lupillin 500mg Injection should not be used when pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy before receiving this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Breastfeeding should be stopped while receiving Lupillin 500mg Injection as it can cause side effects to newborns. Hence, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before receiving this medicine.

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Driving

Safe

Lupillin 500mg Injection does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Lupillin 500mg Injection can be safely used in case of liver disease. However, consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Kidney

Caution

Lupillin 500mg Injection should be used under caution in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your health condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Lupillin 500mg Injection can be given safely to children, the dose will be decided by your doctor based on the age and condition of your child.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - LU99465

FAQs

Lupillin 500mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections.
Lupillin 500mg Injection contains ampicillin, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall it kills bacteria.
Yes, Lupillin 500mg Injection can be used to treat lung infections caused by bacteria. Lupillin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.
No, this is an antibiotic medication. You need to complete the full course even if you start to feel better to prevent the return of infection and resistance to Lupillin 500mg Injection.
Lupillin 500mg Injection does not work against viral infection. So, it should not be taken to treat the common cold or cough. Consult your doctor if you have these symptoms.
Use of Lupillin 500mg Injection may lower the efficiency of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using other contraception devices like the diaphragm, condom, spermicide, copper T, etc., with Lupillin 500mg Injection.
As Lupillin 500mg Injection is injectable, it can start working soon after administration. However, Lupillin 500mg Injection may take a few days to kill the bacteria and prevent the further spread of infection.
Do not use anti-diarrhoeal medication until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea, as it may help increase the number of good bacteria in the intestine, which aids in digestion.

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