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Sitrocin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Sitrocin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Sitrocin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
While these are the most often observed Sitrocin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sitrocin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sitrocin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sitrocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sitrocin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sitrocin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Sitrocin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sitrocin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sitrocin 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 Sitrocin safe for pregnant women?
Sitrocin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Sitrocin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Sitrocin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Sitrocin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Sitrocin on the Kidneys?
Effects of Sitrocin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sitrocin on the Liver?
Sitrocin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Sitrocin on the Heart?
Sitrocin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Sitrocin 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 Sitrocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sitrocin habit forming or addictive?
Sitrocin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Sitrocin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sitrocin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sitrocin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sitrocin
Taking Sitrocin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sitrocin
Information about the interaction of Sitrocin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Sitrocin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Sitrocin 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.
No, Sitrocin cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Sitrocin by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Sitrocin should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
Yes, Sitrocin has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Sitrocin 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 Sitrocin together.
No, Sitrocin does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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