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Overview
APC TAB is a Schedule H drug.APC TAB is composed of: AMPICILLIN (750.0 MG), PROBENECID ( )
Probenecid helps your body pass uric acid out through the urine, which lowers the levels of uric acid in the body. Probenecid is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis. Probenecid is also sometimes given together with penicillin antibiotics to make them more effective.
Usage
PROBENECID is generally used to treat: Gout, ArthritisFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
APC TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of ulcers, kidney stones,kidney disorder, blood disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It may affect blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly.
Symptoms of Overdosage
PROBENECID over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
PROBENECID : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Lower Back Pain, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Dizziness, Vomit, Frequent UrinationSerious Side-Effects
PROBENECID : Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow EyesRare Side-Effects
PROBENECID : Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
PROBENECID can interfere with: Anemia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Nephropathy, Gout, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
PROBENECID is categorized as: ANTIGOUT AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTSAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
AMPILONG 250MG/250MG TAB | INR 37.22 for 10 TABLETS | AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, PROBENECID 250.0 MG |
AMPILONG DS 500MG/500MG TAB | INR 71.82 for 10 TABLETS | AMPICILLIN 500.0 MG, PROBENECID 500.0 MG |
APC TAB | INR 89 for 10 TABLETS | AMPICILLIN 750.0 MG, PROBENECID |
LONGACT TAB | INR 50.27 for 10 TABLETS | AMPICILLIN , PROBENECID |