Cifamed 500 Injection

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Cifamed 500 Injection Information

Cifamed 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cifamed 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Cifamed 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cifamed 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cifamed 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cifamed 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cifamed 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Cifamed 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cifamed 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Cifamed 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Cifamed 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Cifamed 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Cifamed 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cifamed 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Meningitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cifamed 500 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cifamed 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Cifamed is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Cifamed 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Cifamed as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection on the Kidneys?


    Cifamed rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection on the Liver?


    Side effects of Cifamed rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Cifamed for the heart.

    Safe


Cifamed 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cifamed 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cifamed 500 Injection

  • Is this Cifamed 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Cifamed 500 Injection is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Cifamed 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cifamed 500 Injection can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Cifamed 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Cifamed 500 Injection for mental disorders.

    No

Cifamed 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cifamed 500 Injection


    Taking Cifamed 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cifamed 500 Injection


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Cifamed 500 Injection

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Cifamed?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Cifamed can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Cifamed over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Cifamed over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cifamed on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Discontinuing Cifamed in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cifamed help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Cifamed does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cifamed with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Cifamed with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311

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