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Cefitaxe Az, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Cefitaxe Az also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Cefitaxe Az 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Cefitaxe Az include Nausea or vomiting, Injection Site Allergic Reaction. While these are the most often observed Cefitaxe Az side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefitaxe Az go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Cefitaxe Az's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Cefitaxe Az has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefitaxe Az related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefitaxe Az are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cefitaxe Az may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cefitaxe Az is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cefitaxe Az is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Cefitaxe Az safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefitaxe AZ safely.
Is the use of Cefitaxe Az safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefitaxe AZ.
What is the effect of Cefitaxe Az on the Kidneys?
Cefitaxe AZ may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefitaxe Az on the Liver?
Side effects of Cefitaxe AZ rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cefitaxe Az on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefitaxe AZ on the heart have been reported.
Cefitaxe Az should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefitaxe Az unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefitaxe Az habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefitaxe Az.
Interaction between Food and Cefitaxe Az
It is safe to take Cefitaxe Az with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefitaxe Az
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefitaxe Az with alcohol will be.
Yes Cefitaxe AZ is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Cefitaxe AZ can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Cefitaxe AZ can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Cefitaxe AZ can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Avoid taking Cefitaxe AZ with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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