Cormik 250 Mg 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cormik 250 Mg Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Cormik 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cormik can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Cormik 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cormik in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Cormik 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Cormik may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Cormik 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cormik on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cormik 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Cormik rarely affect the heart.
Cormik 250 Mg Injection 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 Cormik 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cormik 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cormik 250 Mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cormik 250 Mg Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Cormik 250 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cormik 250 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cormik 250 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Cormik 250 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cormik 250 Mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Cormik 250 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Occasionally, Cormik can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Cormik is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.
Yes, Cormik is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Cormik 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 Cormik with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Cormik 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, Cormik is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Cormik will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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