Cefadin 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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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Cefadin safe for pregnant women?
Cefadin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefadin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefadin.
What is the effect of Cefadin on the Kidneys?
Cefadin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefadin on the Liver?
Cefadin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefadin on the Heart?
Using Cefadin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cefadin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefadin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefadin habit forming or addictive?
Cefadin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefadin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Cefadin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefadin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefadin
You can take Cefadin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefadin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefadin with alcohol.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-301
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ancef® (Cefazolin)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; cefazolin-aft (cefazolin sodium)
