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Camica 250 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Camica 250 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Camica 250 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Camica 250 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Camica 250 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Camica 250 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Camica 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Camica 250 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Camica 250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Camica 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Camica 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Camica 250 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 Camica 250 Injection 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 250 Injection 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 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Camica may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Camica 250 Injection 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 250 Injection on the Heart?
Camica has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Camica 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Camica 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Camica 250 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Camica 250 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Camica 250 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Camica 250 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Camica 250 Injection
Taking Camica 250 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Camica 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Camica 250 Injection.
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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