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Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other contraindications of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefnimax S 500/250 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.
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Is the use of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefnimax S in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefnimax S is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefnimax S rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection on the Liver?
Using Cefnimax S does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Cefnimax S without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection
Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefnimax S 500/250 Injection.
Yes, Cefnimax S is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
The dosage of this drug may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes Cefnimax S can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
Take Cefnimax S as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Cefnimax S 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 for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
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