Alfakim 250 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Alfakim Information

Alfakim is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Alfakim have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alfakim. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alfakim can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Alfakim normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Alfakim's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alfakim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Alfakim since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Alfakim have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Alfakim with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alfakim is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Alfakim Benefits & Uses
Alfakim Dosage & How to Take
Alfakim Side Effects
Alfakim Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Alfakim with Other Drugs
Alfakim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Alfakim
Alfakim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alfakim Benefits & Uses

Alfakim is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Alfakim 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

Alfakim Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alfakim is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

Uncoordinated Body Movements
Hearing Loss
Renal Impairment
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Alfakim Related Warnings

Is the use of Alfakim safe for pregnant women?

Alfakim should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Alfakim safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Alfakim in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Alfakim is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Alfakim on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Alfakim can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Alfakim on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Alfakim on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Alfakim on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Alfakim on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alfakim with Other Drugs

Alfakim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfakim Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Alfakim

Is this Alfakim habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Alfakim.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alfakim since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Alfakim is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Alfakim is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alfakim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alfakim

Taking Alfakim with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfakim

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Alfakim.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alfakim

Question about 6 years ago

How does Alfakim work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Alfakim 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I take Alfakim with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Alfakim cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Alfakim 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 Alfakim 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.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Alfakim 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 Alfakim 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 over 5 years ago

Is Alfakim available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Alfakim 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alfakim cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Alfakim 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.