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Restum, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Injection. Restum also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Restum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Some other side effects of Restum have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Restum 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.
It is also important to note that Restum has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Restum related warnings talks about Restum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Restum contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Restum may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Restum is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Restum 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 |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Restum safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Restum without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Restum safe during breastfeeding?
Restum is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Restum on the Kidneys?
Restum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Restum on the Liver?
Restum is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Restum on the Heart?
You can take Restum without any fear of damage to the heart.
Restum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Restum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Restum habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Restum is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Restum can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Restum is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Restum cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Restum
It is safe to take Restum with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Restum
Information about the interaction of Restum and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Restum is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Restum on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Restum contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Restum is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
No, Restum does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Restum. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Restum has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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