Rapiden 500mg Tablet

Short Description

Rapiden 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Rapiden 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. It is usually taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rapiden 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Rapiden 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Rapiden 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Rapiden 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Sodium Valproate Valproic Acid

Rapiden 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function and blood count while you are having treatment with this medication.