154 people have bought this recently
Cefaxone 0.5g Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cefaxone 0.5g Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cefaxone 0.5g Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefaxone 0.5g Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefaxone 0.5g Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefaxone 0.5g Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cefaxone 0.5g Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefaxone 0.5g Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefaxone 0.5g Injection 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefaxone 0.5g Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cefaxone Injection is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Cefaxone Injection as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefaxone Injection rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Cefaxone Injection rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefaxone Injection for the heart.
Cefaxone 0.5g Injection 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 Cefaxone 0.5g Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefaxone 0.5g Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefaxone 0.5g Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefaxone 0.5g Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefaxone 0.5g Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefaxone 0.5g Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefaxone 0.5g Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefaxone 0.5g Injection
It is safe to take Cefaxone 0.5g Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxone 0.5g Injection
Information about the interaction of Cefaxone 0.5g Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes Cefaxone Injection is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Occasionally Cefaxone Injection 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.
Cefaxone Injection 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.
Yes, Cefaxone Injection can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Yes, you can use Cefaxone Injection to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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
Download App
