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Camica is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Camica has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Camica. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Camica have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Camica go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Camica's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Camica's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Camica can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Camica in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other contraindications of Camica have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Camica may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Camica is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Camica 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 Camica safe for pregnant women?
Camica shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Camica safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Camica in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Camica is unavailable.
What is the effect of Camica on the Kidneys?
Use of Camica may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Camica on the Liver?
Camica may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Camica on the Heart?
Camica has very mild side effects on the heart.
Camica 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 Camica unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Camica habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Camica.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Camica will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Camica is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Camica is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Camica
Taking Camica with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Camica
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Camica.
Do not self-administer Camica. 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 Camica please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Camica is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Camica taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Camica with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Camica 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, Camica 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 Camica together.
Camica can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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