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Widakin 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Widakin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Widakin safe for pregnant women?
Widakin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Widakin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Widakin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Widakin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Widakin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Widakin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Widakin on the Kidneys?
Widakin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Widakin on the Liver?
Widakin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Widakin on the Heart?
Widakin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Widakin 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 Widakin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Widakin habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Widakin cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Widakin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Widakin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Widakin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Widakin
Taking certain foods and Widakin together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Widakin
Consuming Widakin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, you can take Widakin for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Widakin. Please consult your doctor before taking Widakin for the above-mentioned infection.
It is recommended to avoid taking Widakin with azithromycin because it can cause problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Widakin 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.
Yes, Widakin can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Widakin used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cipro® (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)
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