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Cefasyn, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Cefasyn has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefasyn. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefasyn as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefasyn go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefasyn has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefasyn related warnings talks about Cefasyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefasyn contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cefasyn have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Cefasyn is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefasyn 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 Cefasyn is used -
Is the use of Cefasyn safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefasyn without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefasyn safe during breastfeeding?
Cefasyn does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefasyn on the Kidneys?
Cefasyn has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefasyn on the Liver?
Cefasyn is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefasyn on the Heart?
Cefasyn is not harmful for the heart.
Cefasyn 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 Cefasyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefasyn habit forming or addictive?
Cefasyn is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefasyn you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefasyn only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefasyn for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefasyn
Taking Cefasyn with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefasyn
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefasyn with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
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