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Sitrocin 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Sitrocin 500 Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Sitrocin 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sitrocin 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sitrocin 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Sitrocin 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Sitrocin 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sitrocin 500 Injection related warnings section.
Sitrocin 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sitrocin 500 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sitrocin 500 Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Sitrocin 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Sitrocin 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Sitrocin 500 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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| 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection on the Heart?
Sitrocin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sitrocin 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sitrocin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Sitrocin 500 Injection 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 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sitrocin 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sitrocin 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sitrocin 500 Injection
Taking Sitrocin 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sitrocin 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Sitrocin 500 Injection 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.
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