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Cefam 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 Cefam is used -
Is the use of Cefam safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefam in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefam safe during breastfeeding?
Cefam is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefam on the Kidneys?
Cefam rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefam on the Liver?
Using Cefam does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefam on the Heart?
Cefam is completely safe for the heart.
Cefam 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 Cefam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefam habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefam has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefam, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefam can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cefam is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefam is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefam
You can take Cefam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefam
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefam.
Cefam is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Cefam can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Cefam can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
Yes, Cefam can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
Yes, Cefam covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cefam.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
