Penom 500mg Capsule
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Penom 500mg Capsule belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. Penom 500mg Capsule is used to prevent and treat different types of bacterial infections like chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), ear/nose/throat (ENT) infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, leg ulcers, gum ulcers, dental infections, and pressure sores. Besides this, it is also used with various antibiotics like clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. Pyroli bacteria.
Penom 500mg Capsule contains Amoxycillin, which kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Penom 500mg Capsule weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.
During the treatment with Penom 500mg Capsule, you may observe some common side effects like feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and are resolved over time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know.
Do not use Penom 500mg Capsule without doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not use Penom 500mg Capsule in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Penom 500mg Capsule to rule out any side effects. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
Penom 500mg Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria. Penom 500mg Capsule is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, Penom 500mg Capsule also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H Pyroli bacteria. If combined with antibiotics like clarithromycin and acidity medicine like lansoprazole, it helps reduce the symptoms of duodenum ulcers. Penom 500mg Capsule can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.
Do not take Penom 500mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Taking Penom 500mg Capsule may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases. Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate) may severely interact with Penom 500mg Capsule. Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease or viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking Penom 500mg Capsule. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. An intake of Penom 500mg Capsule may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Penom 500mg Capsule interact with penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drug (methotrexate).
Drug-Food Interactions: Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work to dampen the effect of antibiotics.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Penom 500mg Capsule should not be given in the condition of colitis, glandular fever, and chronic kidney disease. Colitis is characterized by severe diarrhoea and abdominal cramps associated with the passage of mucous and blood via stool or vomiting.
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.
Alcohol
Caution
Do not drink too much while taking this medicine. Drinking a lot of alcohol may more likely to drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Penom 500mg Capsule is a pregnancy category B drug. So, Penom 500mg Capsule can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
Can safely give Penom 500mg Capsule to breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
Caution
You may have side effects like dizziness after taking Penom 500mg Capsule that may make you unfit to drive. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery until you are feeling well.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Penom 500mg Capsule can be safely taken in case of liver disease if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Penom 500mg Capsule.
Kidney
Caution
Take Penom 500mg Capsule with caution if you have severe kidney disease. Your doctor may reduce the dose of Penom 500mg Capsule in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR less than 30 mL/min).
Children
Safe if prescribed
Can be Penom 500mg Capsule safely to children, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
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