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Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Information

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection. 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Zoftamic 500 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. The section on Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Zoftamic 500 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 500 Mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zoftamic 500 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 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zoftamic 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Zoftamic is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoftamic 500 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 500 Mg Injection

Is this Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zoftamic 500 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 500 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection

Taking Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zoftamic 500 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.