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Cefonen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Cefonen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cefonen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefonen as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cefonen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefonen has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefonen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefonen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cefonen in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefonen contraindications section.
Besides this, Cefonen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefonen, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefonen 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefonen is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Cefonen safe for pregnant women?
Cefonen is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefonen safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cefonen on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Cefonen on the Kidneys?
Cefonen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefonen on the Liver?
Side effects of Cefonen rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cefonen on the Heart?
Using Cefonen does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cefonen 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 Cefonen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefonen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefonen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cefonen can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefonen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefonen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefonen
You can take Cefonen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefonen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefonen with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can use Cefonen 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.
Do not self-administer Cefonen. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Cefonen can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Occasionally Cefonen 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.
Yes, Cefonen can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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