Unipen

Main Ingredient: Nafcillin

Unipen 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.

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

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

However, antibiotics like Unipen 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 Unipen.

Unipen injection is used to treat more serious infections.

UNIPEN CAUTION

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

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

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

UNIPEN WARNING

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

Stop taking Unipen 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 Unipen for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking Unipen.

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

UNIPEN SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects of Unipen 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.

UNIPEN AND PREGNANCY

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

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

UNIPEN INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Unipen with the following:

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

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

UNIPEN DOSES

ADULTS
250-1000mg every 4-6 hours.

CHILDREN
5-25 mg per pound of body weight, every 6-8 hours, daily.

UNIPEN OVERDOSE

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

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

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