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Cefimun is used to treat the following -
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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 Cefimun is used -
Is the use of Cefimun safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefimun in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefimun safe during breastfeeding?
Cefimun is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefimun on the Kidneys?
Cefimun rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefimun on the Liver?
Cefimun is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefimun on the Heart?
Cefimun is completely safe for the heart.
Cefimun 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 Cefimun unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefimun habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefimun.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefimun as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cefimun should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefimun is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefimun
Taking Cefimun with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefimun
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefimun with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cefimun 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.
Yes, Cefimun can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
No, Cefimun does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs 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.
The dosage of Cefimun may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, Cefimun 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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