Ancef Cv, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Ancef Cv also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ancef Cv. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ancef Cv include Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ancef Cv can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ancef Cv go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Ancef Cv has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Ancef Cv's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ancef Cv related warnings section.
Ancef Cv can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ancef Cv in conditions like Kidney Disease.
Besides this, Ancef Cv may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Ancef Cv is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ancef Cv 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ancef Cv safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Ancef Cv during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Ancef Cv safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ancef Cv. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Ancef Cv on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ancef Cv. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Ancef Cv on the Liver?
Ancef Cv may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ancef Cv on the Heart?
Information about safety of Ancef Cv for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Ancef Cv 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 Ancef Cv unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ancef Cv habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ancef Cv has not been reported.
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 Ancef Cv can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ancef Cv only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ancef Cv is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ancef Cv
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ancef Cv, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ancef Cv
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ancef Cv with alcohol will be.
Ancef Cv and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes Ancef Cv is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Yes, Ancef Cv can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Ancef Cv is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
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