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Cachmik 250 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cachmik 250 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cachmik 250 Mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cachmik 250 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Cachmik 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cachmik 250 Mg 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Cachmik 250 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cachmik 250 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cachmik 250 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 Cachmik 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cachmik shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Cachmik in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Cachmik is unavailable.
What is the effect of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Cachmik may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Cachmik has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cachmik 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Cachmik has very mild side effects on the heart.
Cachmik 250 Mg 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 Cachmik 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cachmik 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cachmik 250 Mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cachmik 250 Mg Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Cachmik 250 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cachmik 250 Mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cachmik 250 Mg Injection
Taking Cachmik 250 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cachmik 250 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cachmik 250 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
No, Cachmik cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Cachmik 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 Cachmik 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.
Yes, Cachmik can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Cachmik together.
No, Cachmik does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
No, Cachmik 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.
Yes, Cachmik 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.
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