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Widakin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Widakin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Widakin 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
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Is the use of Widakin safe for pregnant women?
Widakin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Widakin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Widakin safe during breastfeeding?
Widakin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Widakin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Widakin.
What is the effect of Widakin on the Kidneys?
Widakin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Widakin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Widakin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Widakin on the Heart?
Widakin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Widakin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Widakin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Widakin habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Widakin can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Widakin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Widakin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Widakin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Widakin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Widakin
Taking Widakin with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Widakin
Consuming Widakin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, you can take Widakin for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Widakin. Please consult your doctor before taking Widakin for the above-mentioned infection.
It is recommended to avoid taking Widakin with azithromycin because it can cause problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Widakin is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.
Yes, Widakin can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Widakin used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cipro® (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 710-713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584
