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Zoftariz is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Zoftariz also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Zoftariz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Zoftariz side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zoftariz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Zoftariz's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zoftariz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zoftariz is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zoftariz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Zoftariz have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Zoftariz is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zoftariz 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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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 Zoftariz is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Zoftariz safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zoftariz safely.
Is the use of Zoftariz safe during breastfeeding?
Zoftariz has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zoftariz on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zoftariz on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zoftariz on the Liver?
Zoftariz is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zoftariz on the Heart?
Zoftariz is completely safe for the heart.
Zoftariz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoftariz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zoftariz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zoftariz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zoftariz can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zoftariz should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zoftariz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zoftariz
Taking Zoftariz with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoftariz
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zoftariz and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Zoftariz can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Zoftariz can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Zoftariz does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Zoftariz and doxycycline 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.
Yes, Zoftariz can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience