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Cifamed is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cifamed have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cifamed depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cifamed have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cifamed 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.
It is also important to note that Cifamed has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cifamed has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cifamed related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Cifamed since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cifamed are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Cifamed may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cifamed, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cifamed 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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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cifamed safe for pregnant women?
Cifamed is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cifamed safe during breastfeeding?
Cifamed may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cifamed on the Kidneys?
Cifamed rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cifamed on the Liver?
Side effects of Cifamed rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cifamed on the Heart?
Using Cifamed does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cifamed should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cifamed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cifamed habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cifamed.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cifamed you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Cifamed should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cifamed is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cifamed
Taking Cifamed with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cifamed
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cifamed and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Cifamed can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, you can not buy Cifamed over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Discontinuing Cifamed in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Cifamed does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Avoid taking Cifamed with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
