Cefxo: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefxo Information

Cefxo is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Cefxo 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 Cefxo. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefxo as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefxo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Cefxo's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefxo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Cefxo is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Cefxo contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Cefxo have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefxo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Cefxo Benefits & Uses
Cefxo Dosage & How to Take
Cefxo Side Effects
Cefxo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefxo with Other Drugs
Cefxo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefxo
Cefxo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefxo Benefits & Uses

Cefxo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Cefxo Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefxo Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefxo safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefxo without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Cefxo safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Cefxo as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefxo on the Kidneys?

Cefxo rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefxo on the Liver?

Cefxo is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefxo on the Heart?

You can take Cefxo without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefxo with Other Drugs

Cefxo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Cefxo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefxo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Cefxo

Is this Cefxo habit forming or addictive?

Cefxo does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefxo. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefxo only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cefxo for mental disorders.

No

Cefxo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefxo

Taking Cefxo with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefxo

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefxo and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefxo

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cefxo work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefxo 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Cefxo to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Cefxo to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cefxo cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Occasionally Cefxo can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cefxo?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cefxo 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefxo without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Cefxo is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.