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Cefkab Information

Cefkab is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Cefkab also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Cefkab depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines 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 Cefkab as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefkab go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Cefkab has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefkab has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefkab related warnings section.

Cefkab can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cefkab in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Cefkab have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Cefkab have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefkab is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Cefkab Benefits & Uses

Cefkab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefkab 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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Meningitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefkab Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cefkab safe for pregnant women?


    Cefkab is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Cefkab safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Cefkab for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cefkab on the Kidneys?


    Cefkab rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cefkab on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Cefkab on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cefkab on the Heart?


    Using Cefkab does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Cefkab with Other Drugs

Cefkab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Cefkab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefkab unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cefkab

  • Is this Cefkab habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Cefkab.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Cefkab you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Cefkab only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Cefkab in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Cefkab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cefkab


    Taking Cefkab with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cefkab


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefkab with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Cefkab

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Cefkab used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Cefkab 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cefkab help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Cefkab does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cefkab cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally Cefkab 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. 

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Cefkab over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Cefkab over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Cefkab to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Cefkab 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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