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Pipemidic Acid

    Brands

    DEA Class;  Rx

    Common Brand Names; 

    • Quinolone antibiotic

    Pipemidic acid is a quinolone antibiotic indicated in the treatment of susceptible urinary tract infections.

    Pipemidic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacterial infections, Dysenteries, Enteritis, Urinary tract infection.

    Pipemidic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

    The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Pipemidic Acid, which give rise to further complications include Leucopenia.

    The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pipemidic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Pruritus, StomatitisX.

    Pipemedic acid is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal faliure (creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min) since urinary levels may not be adequate for therapy and, in some patients, increased drug levels in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid may occur.

    Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers

    Adult Dosage

    400mg, Frequency 12 hourly, For 7-10 Days

    Route PO

    Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

    No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Pipemidic Acid is available

    Pipemidic Acid

    Tablets

    • 400mg