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Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection Information

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Zoftamic Benefits & Uses
Zoftamic Dosage & How to Take
Zoftamic Side Effects
Zoftamic Related Warnings
Zoftamic Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zoftamic
Zoftamic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

Uncoordinated Body Movements
Hearing Loss
Renal Impairment
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Zoftamic has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Zoftamic without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Zoftamic on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Zoftamic will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Use of Zoftamic may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Zoftamic is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Zoftamic on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection

Is this Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection

Taking Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zoftamic 100 Mg Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zoftamic cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Zoftamic has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Zoftamic?

Zoftamic is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Zoftamic ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Zoftamic 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Zoftamic work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Zoftamic 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Zoftamic available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Zoftamic 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.