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Cifamed 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cifamed 250 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Cifamed 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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, Cifamed 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cifamed 250 Injection 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 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cifamed 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cifamed 250 Injection related warnings section.
Cifamed 250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cifamed 250 Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cifamed 250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cifamed 250 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cifamed 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cifamed 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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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cifamed 250 Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Cifamed 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cifamed is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cifamed 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cifamed may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cifamed 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cifamed rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cifamed 250 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Cifamed rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cifamed 250 Injection on the Heart?
Using Cifamed does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cifamed 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cifamed 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cifamed 250 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cifamed 250 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Cifamed 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cifamed 250 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cifamed 250 Injection
Taking Cifamed 250 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cifamed 250 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cifamed 250 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Occasionally Cifamed can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
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.
Do not self-administer Cifamed. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
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.
Cifamed is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
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