Para Aminobenzoic Acid

Para Aminobenzoic Acid is essential metabolite for certain becteria. Sometimes included in vitamin mixtures as a neutrient but there is no evidence of a deficiecy disease in human.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 300 to 400 mg/day
Single Dose: 350 (350)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Amino Benzoic Acid. . The Molecular Weight of Para Aminobenzoic Acid is 137.10.
Contraindications
Para Aminobenzoic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Para Aminobenzoic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Anorexia, Fever, Rashes, Phototoxicity, Allergic skin reactions.
Indications
Para Aminobenzoic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma.
Interactions
Para Aminobenzoic Acid is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementSulfametopyrazinePara amino benzoic acid may antagonizes effects of Sulfametopyrazine.SulphamethoxazoleShould not be used concurrently except on medical advice.TrimethoprimShould not be used concurrently except on medical advice. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Gel, Topical Soln Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Para amino benzoic acid should not be used by the patients with previous experience of photosensitivity or hypersensitivity reaction to chemically related drug such as sulfonamide, thiazide diuretic and certain local anesthetics. Give with caution to patients with renal (kidney) disease. If hypersensitivity reaction occur discontinue the drug.
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