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Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection 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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Is the use of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Zoftamic has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Zoftamic without medical advice.
Is the use of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Zoftamic on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Zoftamic will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Zoftamic may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Zoftamic is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zoftamic on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection
Taking Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection.
Zoftamic can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Zoftamic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.
Discontinuing Zoftamic on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Zoftamic 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.
Yes, Zoftamic is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Zoftamic will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
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