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Cefa is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefa have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefa. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefa can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefa go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefa is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefa related warnings talks about Cefa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Cefa contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Cefa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefa, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefa 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefa is used -
Is the use of Cefa safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefa safely.
Is the use of Cefa safe during breastfeeding?
Cefa does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefa on the Kidneys?
Cefa rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefa on the Liver?
Cefa is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefa on the Heart?
Using Cefa does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cefa 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 Cefa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefa habit forming or addictive?
Cefa is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefa as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefa is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefa for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefa
It is safe to take Cefa with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefa
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefa with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cefa can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Yes, Cefa can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefa along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Yes, Cefa can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Cefa can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. 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.
Yes, Cefa might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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