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Cephaxin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup, Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Cephaxin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Cephaxin 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Cephaxin include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Some other side effects of Cephaxin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Cephaxin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cephaxin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Cephaxin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cephaxin related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cephaxin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cephaxin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cephaxin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Cephaxin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cephaxin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cephaxin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cephaxin safely.
Is the use of Cephaxin safe during breastfeeding?
Cephaxin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cephaxin on the Kidneys?
Cephaxin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cephaxin on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cephaxin on the liver.
What is the effect of Cephaxin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cephaxin for the heart.
Cephaxin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cephaxin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cephaxin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cephaxin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cephaxin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cephaxin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cephaxin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cephaxin
Taking Cephaxin with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cephaxin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cephaxin.
No, Cephaxin does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Cephaxin. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Pseudomonas species.
Yes, Cephaxin can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
Yes Cephaxin can be taken with diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Cephaxin. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Cephaxin is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
No, Cephaxin does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefalexin which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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