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Ificipro, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Ificipro has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Ificipro depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ificipro as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ificipro are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ificipro's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ificipro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ificipro is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Ificipro contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Ificipro have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ificipro is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ificipro 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ificipro is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ificipro safe for pregnant women?
Ificipro can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ificipro right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ificipro safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ificipro. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Ificipro on the Kidneys?
Ificipro rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ificipro on the Liver?
Side effects of Ificipro rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ificipro on the Heart?
Ificipro has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ificipro 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 Ificipro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ificipro habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Ificipro. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ificipro, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ificipro can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ificipro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ificipro for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ificipro
The side effects of taking Ificipro with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ificipro
Taking alcohol with Ificipro can be dangerous.
Ificipro can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, It doesn't mean that no interaction exists between these two medicines when taken together. If you feel any discomfort after taking the two together, inform your doctor immediately.
Do not take Ificipro along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Ificipro with calcium-rich foods.
Discontinuing Ificipro 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Ificipro 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.
Ificipro should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience