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Cormik is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Cormik have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cormik. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cormik side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Cormik are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cormik has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cormik has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cormik related warnings section.
Cormik is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cormik have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Cormik with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cormik is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Cormik 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cormik is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Cormik safe for pregnant women?
Cormik has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cormik without medical advice.
Is the use of Cormik safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Cormik for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cormik on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Cormik can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Cormik on the Liver?
Cormik is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cormik on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cormik on the heart have been reported.
Cormik should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cormik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cormik habit forming or addictive?
Cormik is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cormik since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cormik should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cormik cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cormik
Taking Cormik with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cormik
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cormik with alcohol will be.
No, Cormik is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Occasionally, Cormik can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Yes, Cormik is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Cormik taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Cormik with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Cormik cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Cormik by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Cormik should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
Yes, Cormik has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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