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Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Information

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection. 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Zoftamic 500 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. The section on Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Zoftamic Benefits & Uses
Zoftamic Dosage & How to Take
Zoftamic Side Effects
Zoftamic Related Warnings
Zoftamic Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zoftamic
Zoftamic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Zoftamic 500 Mg 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zoftamic 500 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.

Severe
Is the use of Zoftamic 500 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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Effects of Zoftamic on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Zoftamic may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Zoftamic is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection

Is this Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.

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

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.

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

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection

Taking Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection

Information about the interaction of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Zoftamic?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

How does Zoftamic work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Zoftamic on my own without doctors advice?

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

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Zoftamic cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Zoftamic cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.