Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup

Belonging to the quinolone family of medicines, cifomed syrup is an antibiotic treats infections that are caused by bacteria. This syrup helps in curing patients with bacterial infections such as pneumonia, anthrax, syphilis, gonorrhea, bronchitis, gastroenteritis and plague. This medication also fights against infections of the throat, skin, ears, nose, sinus, bones, respiratory system and urinary tract.

This medication works by destroying the existing bacteria that cause infections, from within the body and preventing the growth of new bacteria. The regular synthesis of DNA requires the presence of enzymes of bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. It inhibits the activity of DNA gyrase, thus preventing DNA relaxation, encouraging the damage of double stranded DNA and inhibiting the cell division of bacteria. In this way this syrup is efficient in fighting against bacterial infections within the body.

Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup are also available in many forms such as tablets, oral solution, ophthalmic ointment and a solution that can be injected. It is important to read the label of this syrup and follow the exact guidelines of the doctor’s prescription. Do not take extra to make up for a missed dose, if you forget to take a dose. Instead, just continue with the next dose.

This syrup also causes side effects like can cause a few common side effects like headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth and others which are not mentioned here. Consult your doctor, if you notice any of these side effects. Some of the major side effects that can occur in rare cases include loss of consciousness, irregular heartbeats, difficulty breathing, muscle aches, liver dysfunction, increased risk of tendonitis and severe rashes. If you detect any of the symptoms mentioned above, you must seek immediate medical attention. If you are allergic to Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup, you will experience rashes, hives, breathing problems, swelling of the throat, tongue, face or limbs and itchiness. If you notice these symptoms, it is advisable to stop taking this medicine immediately and contact your doctor.

In some cases, patients can get themselves into trouble, who take this antibiotic. Therefore, it is recommended that before starting a prescription of this medicine, you should consult a doctor if you are allergic to Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup, blood disorders, conditions of the heart and low levels of magnesium in the blood. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children must consult a doctor before taking this medication.

• Pneumonia

• Bronchitis

• Pyelonephritis

• Cystitis

• Prostatitis

• Gonococcal Infection

• Joint Infection

• Pneumonia With Cystic Fibrosis

• Allergy

• Headache

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Stomach Pain

• Metallic Taste

• How long is the duration of effect?

  It remains active in the body up to 24 hours after administration and is excreted in the urine.

• What is the onset of action?

  This syrup is rapidly absorbed from the Gastro-intestinal tract and reaches its peak levels after 2 to 2.5 hours of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Consult your doctor before consuming this syrup.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should consult doctor before using this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Citizol 125 Mg/150 Mg Suspension

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Cifomed Tz 125 Mg/150 Mg Suspension

  Aglowmed Drugs Pvt. Ltd.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA and causes cell death.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Nelfinavir

  Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup is not recommended for use when the patient is already taking anti-viral medications like Nelfinavir or other drugs used in the management of HIV Infection.

  Digoxin

  Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup should be used with caution if the patient is on Digoxin. Prior usage of any of these drugs should be informed to the Doctor. Any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, disturbances in vision, and abnormalities in heartbeat should be reported immediately.

  Ketoconazole

  Usage of this with Ketoconazole or other antifungals of the same group should be avoided. Inform the doctor about the usage of either of these medications so that safer alternatives can be prescribed.

  Warfarin

  Usage of this syrup with Warfarin should be strictly monitored by the Doctor. Suitable adjustment in dosage and monitoring of Prothrombin time is necessary to ensure safety. Any symptoms like unusual bleeding, swelling, vomiting, presence of blood in urine should be reported immediately.

  Methotrexate

  Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup should not be used with Methotrexate. Use of either of the drugs should be reported to the Doctor so that safer substitute could be prescribed.

• Interaction with Disease

  Liver Disease

  Any incidence of liver disease should be reported to the Doctor. Suitable adjustment in dosage can be done based on the extent of the liver impairment.

  Osteoporosis

  Suitable adjustment in dosage and duration should be made for patients who are at risk for Osteoporosis related fracture. Established treatment guidelines should be strictly followed in such cases.

  Hypomagnesemia

  Any incidences of magnesium level imbalance should be reported to the Doctor. The imbalance could occur due to a disease or due to other medication used by the patient. Regular monitoring is recommended for patients taking Cifomed Tz 125Mg/150Mg Syrup.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.