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Coutim is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Coutim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Coutim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Coutim can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Coutim are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Coutim's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Coutim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Coutim is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on Coutim contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Coutim have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Coutim is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Coutim 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Coutim is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Coutim safe for pregnant women?
Coutim may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Coutim again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Coutim safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Coutim. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Coutim on the Kidneys?
Coutim rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Coutim on the Liver?
Coutim has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Coutim on the Heart?
Coutim has very mild side effects on the heart.
Coutim 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 Coutim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Coutim habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Coutim. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Coutim, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Coutim can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Coutim is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Coutim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Coutim
Taking Coutim with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coutim
Taking Coutim with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
It is recommended to avoid taking Coutim 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.
Coutim and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Coutim can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, Coutim is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Coutim for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Coutim. Please consult your doctor before taking Coutim for the above-mentioned infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience