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Carbenicillin

Latest prescription information about Carbenicillin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Carbenicillin
Pronunciation : KAR-ben-i-SIL-in
Trade Name(s): 
India- Carbelin, Carbelin (5 gm).
International- Geocillin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 

It is contraindicated in patients who have a known penicillin allergy.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


When it is to be taken : The recommended dose is 1 to 2 tablets (382mg), 4 times daily.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
Special Instruction : 
*Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, stomach problem, blood disorder, any allergy, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
*Long – term of use of this medication may lead to secondary infection.
Side Effects : 
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, bad taste, diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence and tongue inflammation.
Skin- Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives and itching.
Blood- Anemia, decrease in blood cells and eosinophilia
Metabolic- Abnormalities in liver enzyme.
Miscellaneous - Fever, headache, itchy eyes, inflammation vagina and loose stools.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid use of birth control pills while taking this medication, because they may not work.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (25° to 30°C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.

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