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Stedex, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops, Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Stedex have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Stedex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Stedex include Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Normally, these side effects of Stedex 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, Stedex's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Stedex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Stedex related warnings section.
Stedex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Stedex are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Stedex with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Stedex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Stedex 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stedex is used -
Common
Is the use of Stedex safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Stedex in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Stedex safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Stedex in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Stedex is unavailable.
What is the effect of Stedex on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Stedex for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Stedex on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Stedex on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Stedex on the Heart?
Information about safety of Stedex for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Stedex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stedex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stedex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Stedex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Stedex as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Stedex only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Stedex for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stedex
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Stedex and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stedex
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Stedex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Stedex is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.
Yes, Stedex might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Stedex induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Stedex is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.
Stedex contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Stedex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
No, Stedex is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
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