Cadiceft is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cadiceft have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cadiceft depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cadiceft as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cadiceft 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 Cadiceft has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cadiceft's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cadiceft related warnings section.
Cadiceft is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cadiceft contraindications section.
Besides this, Cadiceft may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cadiceft is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cadiceft 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cadiceft safe for pregnant women?
Cadiceft is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cadiceft safe during breastfeeding?
Cadiceft has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cadiceft on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cadiceft on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cadiceft on the Liver?
Cadiceft has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cadiceft on the Heart?
Cadiceft is completely safe for the heart.
Cadiceft 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 Cadiceft unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cadiceft habit forming or addictive?
Cadiceft is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cadiceft you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cadiceft is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cadiceft in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cadiceft
You can take Cadiceft with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cadiceft
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cadiceft and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Avoid taking Cadiceft with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely Cadiceft can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Do not self-administer Cadiceft. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Occasionally Cadiceft can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Cadiceft works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
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