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Cod is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Cod have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cod. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cod as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cod are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cod's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cod has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cod related warnings section.
Cod is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cod contraindications section.
Besides this, Cod may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cod, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cod is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cod is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cod safe for pregnant women?
Cod can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cod right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Cod safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Cod. If you see any side effects, stop taking Cod immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Cod again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cod on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cod on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cod on the Liver?
Side effects of Cod rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cod on the Heart?
Side effects of Cod rarely affect the heart.
Cod should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cod unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cod habit forming or addictive?
Cod can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cod can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cod only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cod in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cod
The side effects of taking Cod with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cod
Consumption of alcohol and Cod together may have severe effects on your health.
Cod can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Do not take Cod along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Cod with calcium-rich foods.
Yes, you can take Cod for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Cod. Please consult your doctor before taking Cod for the above-mentioned infection.
Cod should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Cod to you.
Cod is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.
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