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Divaine 100 Mg Injection
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Divaine 100 Mg Injection

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsMinocycline
Description
Divaine 100 Mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine containing Minocycline. It is used to treat various bacterial infections occurring in different areas of the body such as lungs, ears, throat, reproductive organs, skin, urinary tract, etc. Divaine 100 Mg Injection may also be used as a preventive treatment for meningitis (swelling of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord). It works by preventing the growth of bacteria. Divaine 100 Mg Injection may cause side effects like diarrhoea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Inform your doctor if the side effects become severe or persist for a long time. Divaine 100 Mg Injection is administered into the vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. The dose of medicine and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of the infection and other underlying conditions. Divaine 100 Mg Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Use this medicine with caution if you have kidney or liver problems. Also, inform your doctor about all the other medications you are taking, as they may interact with Divaine 100 Mg Injection and cause altered effects of either medicine or increased risk of side effects. Divaine 100 Mg Injection is not recommended for use in children below eight years of age. It can cause teeth discolouration in children. Divaine 100 Mg Injection is unsafe for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Divaine 100 Mg Injection

  • Pain at the injection site
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Hearing impairment
  • Diarrhoea
  • Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  • Blurred vision
  • Pain at the injection site

Uses of Divaine 100 Mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial infections
  • Meningococcal Meningitis
  • Skin and Structure Infection
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Gonococcal Infection
  • Pneumonia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken by Divaine 100 Mg Injection to show its effect is clinically unknown.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time until which Divaine 100 Mg Injection remains active in the body is clinically unknown.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Divaine 100 Mg Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Divaine 100 Mg Injection is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Use of Divaine 100 Mg Injection should be avoided while breastfeeding as it may cause side effects in your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid receiving Divaine 100 Mg Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Divaine 100 Mg Injection is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Use of Divaine 100 Mg Injection should be avoided while breastfeeding as it may cause side effects in your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Photosensitivity

Photosensitivity, also known as a sun allergy, is an immune system reaction that occurs when exposed to sunlight. Divaine 100 Mg Injection should be used with caution as it may cause photosensitivity. Hence, avoid exposure to sunlight or other artificial light during treatment with this medicine. Discontinue the treatment and consult your doctor if any symptoms of skin rash appear.

Hearing loss

Divaine 100 Mg Injection should be used with caution as it may cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing impairment in rare cases.

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the antibiotic intended to kill them. This occurs due to the long-term use of antibiotics or not completing the course of treatment. Hence ensure that you take Divaine 100 Mg Injection for the recommended duration to avoid antibiotic resistance.

Use in children

Divaine 100 Mg Injection is not recommended for use in children less than eight years of age. It can cause teeth discolouration in children.

Driving or operating machines

Divaine 100 Mg Injection may cause headache, lightheadedness, and dizziness. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

It is always important to take your Divaine 100 Mg Injection at the scheduled time. If you missed taking the dose, inform your doctor, and get an appointment for further instructions.

Overdose

Divaine 100 Mg Injection is administered in a hospital setting by your doctor, so the likelihood of an overdose is rare. Contact your doctor if an overdose with clindamycin is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Digoxin

Calcium gluconate

Live cholera vaccine

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Divaine 100 Mg Injection can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and may lead to diarrhoea. Therefore, this medicine should be used with extreme caution if you have gastrointestinal (disorders of the digestive system) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling in the lining of the colon, the large intestine), as it may worsen your condition.

Liver/kidney impairment

Take Divaine 100 Mg Injection with caution if you have a kidney/liver problem as this medicine may lead to kidney or liver damage and worsen your health condition. A blood test may be advised by your doctor in such a condition.
Food interactions
Avoid using Divaine 100 Mg Injection along with iron and calcium preparations due to the decreased absorption of Minocycline. Maintain a minimum time gap of three hours for better absorption.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Divaine 100 Mg Injection is used for treating various bacterial infections. It is usually given in a clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have an allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to your doctor before receiving this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before receiving Divaine 100 Mg Injection.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Divaine 100 Mg Injection inhibits the growth and multiplication of bacteria, eventually killing them.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Tetracyclines

Schedule

Schedule H

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