Alinfec 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Alinfec 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Alinfec 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alinfec 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Alinfec 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alinfec 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Alinfec 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Alinfec 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Alinfec 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Alinfec 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alinfec 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alinfec 500 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alinfec 500 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Alinfec 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Alinfec. If you are pregnant, do not take Alinfec without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alinfec 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Alinfec for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Alinfec on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alinfec on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Alinfec rarely affect the heart.
Alinfec 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alinfec 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alinfec 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alinfec 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alinfec 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alinfec 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alinfec 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alinfec 500 Injection
Taking Alinfec 500 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alinfec 500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuing Alinfec 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, Alinfec is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Alinfec 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.
Do not self-administer Alinfec. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Alinfec please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Alinfec has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Alinfec 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.
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