Cefaxone Injection Information
Cefaxone Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Cefaxone Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefaxone Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefaxone Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefaxone Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefaxone Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefaxone Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefaxone Injection related warnings section.
Cefaxone Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cefaxone Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. The section on Cefaxone Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Cefaxone Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefaxone Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
- Cefaxone Injection Benefits & Uses
- Cefaxone Injection Dosage & How to Take
- Cefaxone Injection Side Effects
- Cefaxone Injection Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Cefaxone Injection with Other Drugs
- Cefaxone Injection Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Cefaxone Injection
- Cefaxone Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Cefaxone Injection Benefits & Uses
Cefaxone Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Cefaxone Injection Dosage & How to Take
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
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Cefaxone Injection Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefaxone Injection is used -
Severe
- Diarrhoea
- पेट दर्द
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Sore throat
- Steven-johnsons syndrome
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Headache
- Urticaria
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Chills
- पेट की गैस
- Flushing
Cefaxone Injection Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cefaxone Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefaxone Injection in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Cefaxone Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cefaxone Injection on breastfeeding women are very mild.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cefaxone Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefaxone Injection may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cefaxone Injection on the Liver?
Cefaxone Injection is rarely harmful for the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cefaxone Injection on the Heart?
Using Cefaxone Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Cefaxone Injection with Other Drugs
Cefaxone Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Cefaxone Injection Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefaxone Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Drug Allergy
- Syphilis
Frequently asked Questions about Cefaxone Injection
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Is this Cefaxone Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefaxone Injection has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefaxone Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Cefaxone Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefaxone Injection for mental disorders.
No
Cefaxone Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cefaxone Injection
Taking Cefaxone Injection with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxone Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefaxone Injection with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
