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Cefoprox XP 500 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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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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Is the use of Cefoprox XP 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cefoprox XP is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefoprox XP 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefoprox XP is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefoprox XP 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefoprox XP has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefoprox XP 500 Injection on the Liver?
Using Cefoprox XP does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefoprox XP 500 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Cefoprox XP without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefoprox XP 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefoprox XP 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefoprox XP 500 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefoprox XP 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefoprox XP 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefoprox XP 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefoprox XP 500 Injection
Taking Cefoprox XP 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefoprox XP 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefoprox XP 500 Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cefoprox XP is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Do not self-administer Cefoprox XP. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Cefoprox XP is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Cefoprox XP works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Occasionally Cefoprox XP can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311