What is Hapenxin Capsules?

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1. What is Hapenxin Capsules?

Hapenxin is a product manufactured by Hau Giang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - one of the leading prestigious units in the market today.
About how Hapenxin works, because the main ingredient of Hapenxin is Cephalexin 500mg. From here the product gives effective bactericidal ability, has a broad antibacterial effect on many strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. In particular, because Cephalexin can be stable to the action of penicillinase, this ingredient has the ability to act on penicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.

2. Indications and contraindications

2.1. Indications Hapenxin is indicated when the patient encounters the following problems.
Skin, soft tissue and joint infections. Respiratory tract, ear, nose and throat infections in diseases such as otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis,... Genitourinary tract infections are common in people with gonorrhea, cystitis,... Prophylaxis Recurrence in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Can be used as an alternative to penicillin in the prophylaxis of dental infections in patients with heart disease. 2.2. Contraindications Hapenxin is not suitable for use in the following cases:
People with signs of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics. People with a history of allergy to any of the ingredients in Hapenxin. People who have had anaphylaxis when taking the antibiotic Penicillin.

3. Side effects

During the use of Hapenxin, some common side effects include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. In some cases, rare side effects may appear such as: rash, urticaria, eosinophilia, day pruritus and increased liver transaminases (reversible).
In addition, rare side effects include: Anaphylaxis, dizziness, headache, thrombocytopenia and neutropenia. Patients may also develop cholestatic jaundice, interstitial nephritis, vaginitis, genital pruritus, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, and erythema multiforme.

4. Instructions on how to use Hapenxin properly

Hapenxin is used orally, should be taken before meals to achieve the best effect. Because Hapenxin is an antibiotic, you need to use it according to the correct course, on average it lasts from 7-10 days.
Reference dosage when taking Hapenx in include:
Adults: Use with a dose of 0.5 g - 1 g / time, taken about 6 hours apart. Children: Use at a dose of 25-50mg/kg/day, divided into 4 doses/day. In severe infections, the dose will need to be doubled. Particularly for those using Hapenxin in the treatment of Beta - hemolytic bacteria, the minimum duration of treatment is ≥ 10 days.

5. Drug interactions

Hapenxin can interact with some other drugs, reduce their effects or lead to unwanted side effects. Therefore, you need to be careful when taking Hapenxin in combination with the following drugs
Aminoglycoside drugs: Taking Hapenxin with this group of drugs can seriously affect kidney function. Estrogen: Hapenxin may reduce the effects of estrogen-containing preparations. Typhoid vaccine: Hapenxin may reduce the effectiveness of this vaccine. Therefore, before injecting, you need to stop the drug and tell your doctor that you are using Hapenxin. Anticoagulants: Concomitant use of Cephalexin is associated with an increased risk of side effects. Metformin: Taking Hapenxin also increases the risk of side effects.

6. Some notes when using Hapenxin

Patients with renal impairment need to reduce the dose of Hapenxin and be closely monitored throughout the course of the drug. Check hematopoietic, kidney and liver function if Hapenxin is used for long-term treatment. Take the medicine at the correct time and dose prescribed by the doctor, do not change the dose or stop taking it on your own. If you overdose on Hapenxin, you need to go to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment. Hapenxin may affect the results of some tests (especially when performing a urine glucose test, a Coombs test, etc.). Therefore, you need to inform the laboratory technician that you are using Hapenxin if any. There are no known toxicities of the drug for pregnant women, but you should still use it only when absolutely necessary. Hapenxin can be excreted in small amounts in breast milk, so you should also consider carefully before using the drug during lactation. In the process of using Hapenxin to treat diseases, you need to stay away from infectious causes, ensure personal hygiene and the surrounding environment. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure a good diet and health for the drug to work at its best. With the information shared above, you probably already know what Hapenxin Capsules is. The correct use of medicines is essential to promote effective treatment of the disease as well as prevent possible complications.

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