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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 500 Mg Injection 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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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.
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.
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.
What is the effect of Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Zoftamic is rarely harmful for the liver.
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.
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 -
Is this Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection
Taking Zoftamic 500 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.
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.
Zoftamic can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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.
Discontinuing Zoftamic on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this 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.
Yes, Zoftamic is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Zoftamic will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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