Cifamed 500 Injection

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Cifamed 500 Injection

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Cifamed 500 Injection Information

Cifamed 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cifamed 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Cifamed 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cifamed 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cifamed 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cifamed 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cifamed 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Cifamed 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cifamed 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Cifamed 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Cifamed 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Cifamed 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Cifamed 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cifamed 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Meningitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Cifamed 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cifamed 500 Injection is used -

Severe

Mild

Cifamed 500 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cifamed 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Cifamed is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Cifamed 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Cifamed may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection on the Kidneys?


    Cifamed rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection on the Liver?


    Side effects of Cifamed rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection on the Heart?


    Using Cifamed does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Cifamed 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cifamed 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cifamed 500 Injection

  • Is this Cifamed 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Cifamed 500 Injection.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Cifamed 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Cifamed 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Cifamed 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Cifamed 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cifamed 500 Injection


    Taking Cifamed 500 Injection with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cifamed 500 Injection


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cifamed 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Cifamed 500 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Cifamed cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Cifamed over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Cifamed?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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. 

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Cifamed with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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. 

Question about 6 years ago

What is Cifamed?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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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