Dynapen

Main Ingredient: Dicloxacillin Sodium. Dynapen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, pneumonia, respiratory tract, ear infections, dental abscesses, and skin infections.

Dynapen may also be used to treat STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tract.

Dynapen kills bacteria by destroying the cell walls of the invading microorganisms.

However, antibiotics like Dynapen are not effective against viruses and fungi and there are a number of bacteria, the so-called super bugs,that are resistant to penicillin antibiotics including Dynapen.

Dynapen injection is used to treat more serious infections.

DYNAPEN CAUTION

If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, check with your physician before taking Dynapen.

People with Cystic fibrosis are more prone to side effects from penicillin antibiotic like Dynapen.

Those who are using oral contraceptives should switch to other methods of contraceptives while taking Dynapen.

DYNAPEN WARNING

If you have ever had asthma, hives, hay fever, or other allergic reaction to penicillin consult with your physician before taking Dynapen.

Stop taking Dynapen if you experience reactions such as rash, fever, itching, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and or sores on the genitals.

It is imperative to take Dynapen for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking Dynapen.

Tell your physician if you have ever had asthma, colitis, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease before taking Dynapen.

DYNAPEN SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects of Dynapen may include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, colitis, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hives, liver problems and jaundice, fungal infections, rash, tooth discoloration in children, and appetite loss.

DYNAPEN AND PREGNANCY

Dynapen is considered generally safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Dynapen.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Dynapen as it could cause diarrhea in infants.

DYNAPEN INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Dynapen with the following:

Antacids
Beta-blockers
Blood thinning drugs
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
NSAIDs like Aleve or ibuprofen
Oral contraceptives
Probenecid
Tetracycline
Do not take Dynapen with carbonated drinks or fruit juices.

Dynapen may cause vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take daily multivitamins while taking Dynapen.

DYNAPEN DOSES

ADULTS AND CHILDREN >90 lbs.
125-250 mg every 6 hours.

CHILDREN <90 lbs.
6-12 mg per pound of body weight/day divided into 4 doses.

DYNAPEN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Dynapen overdose may include short breath, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.

If you suspect an Dynapen overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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