POTENTOX 500MG/2000MG INJ

Overview

POTENTOX 500MG/2000MG INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

POTENTOX 500MG/2000MG INJ is composed of: CEFEPIME (2000.0 MG), AMIKACIN (500.0 MG)

Cefepime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefepime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections including severe or life-threatening forms.

Amikacin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as meningitis and infections of Blood, Skin, Bone, Joints and urinary tract.

Usage

CEFEPIME is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

AMIKACIN is generally used to treat: Meningitis, Urinary Tract Infection
AMIKACIN can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Skin Irritation, Abdomen Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

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: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

POTENTOX 500MG/2000MG INJ is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for POTENTOX 500MG/2000MG INJ and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of penicillin or cephalosporin allergy, gastro intestinal disease, especially colitis; lactation, pregnancy, seizures. It may decrease prothrombin activity; monitor prothrombin time in patients with poor nutritional state, kidney or liver impairment and those on prolonged treatment. Prolonged treatment may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, resulting in superinfection. Consider the possibility of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea in patients who present with diarrhea after treatment. Patient may develop with increased risk of neurotoxicity.
Caution should be exercised in the patients with history of kisney disease, vertigo, hearing loss or ringing in ears, myasthenia gravis and parkinson’s disease.
Monitor renal function before and after taking treatment.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFEPIME over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
AMIKACIN over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Balance, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream

Common Side-Effects

CEFEPIME : Abdomen Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Gums Bleeding, Confusion, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fever, Chills, Difficulty Breathing, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Left Foot Swelling, Right Foot Swelling
AMIKACIN : Nephropathy, Ear Infection, Middle Ear, Loss Of Balance, Agitation, Hearing Loss, Depressed Mood, Pale Skin, Chills

Serious Side-Effects

AMIKACIN : Acute Kidney Failure, Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

CEFEPIME : Loose Motion, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools
AMIKACIN : Tinnitus, Febrile Convulsions, Paralysis, Pruritus, Head Headache

Disease Interactions

AMIKACIN can interfere with: Hearing Impairment, Neurosis, Kidney Failure

Technical Classification

CEFEPIME is categorized as: FOURTH GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
AMIKACIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for POTENTOX 500MG/2000MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CA 007 500MG/2000MG INJ	INR 400 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 2000.0 MG, AMIKACIN 500.0 MG
POTENTOX 500MG/2000MG INJ	INR 582.86 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 2000.0 MG, AMIKACIN 500.0 MG
PRIMEGARD 500MG/2000MG INJ	INR 400 for 30 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 2000.0 MG, AMIKACIN 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CA 007 125MG/500MG INJ	INR 133 for 5 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 500.0 MG, AMIKACIN 125.0 MG
CA 007 250MG/1000MG INJ	INR 220 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 1000.0 MG, AMIKACIN 250.0 MG
MIKAPIME 125MG/500MG INJ	INR 144.7 for 1 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 500.0 MG, AMIKACIN 125.0 MG
MIKAPIME 250MG/1000MG INJ	INR 240.36 for 1 INJECTION	CEFEPIME 1000.0 MG, AMIKACIN 250.0 MG
POTENTOX 125MG/500MG INJ	INR 179.87 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 500.0 MG, AMIKACIN 125.0 MG
POTENTOX 250MG/1000MG INJ	INR 312.37 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 1000.0 MG, AMIKACIN 250.0 MG
POTENTOX AMP	INR 162 for 1 INJECTION	CEFEPIME 500 MG, AMIKACIN 125 MG
PRIMEGARD 125MG/500MG INJ	INR 133 for 5 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 500.0 MG, AMIKACIN 125.0 MG
PRIMEGARD 250MG/1000MG INJ	INR 220 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFEPIME 1000.0 MG, AMIKACIN 250.0 MG