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Udicin 500 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Udicin 500 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Udicin 500 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Udicin 500 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Udicin 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Udicin 500 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Udicin 500 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Udicin 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Udicin 500 Mg Injection 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Udicin 500 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Udicin 500 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Udicin 500 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Udicin 500 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.
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 Udicin 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Udicin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Udicin 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Udicin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Udicin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Udicin 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Udicin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Udicin 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Udicin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Udicin 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Udicin on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Udicin 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Udicin 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Udicin 500 Mg Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Udicin 500 Mg Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Udicin 500 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Udicin 500 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Udicin 500 Mg Injection
Taking Udicin 500 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Udicin 500 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Udicin 500 Mg Injection.
Do not self-administer Udicin. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Udicin please inform your doctor immediately.
Udicin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Udicin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Udicin 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, Udicin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Udicin cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Udicin 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 Udicin 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.
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