Cefup Information
Cefup, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Cefup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cefup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefup can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefup 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefup is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cefup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefup is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Cefup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Cefup with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefup is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefup Benefits & Uses
Cefup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Gonorrhea
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Blood Infection
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Cellulitis
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Peritonitis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Cefup 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 |
Cefup Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefup is used -
Severe
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Moderate
- Colitis
- Vaginal inflammation
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
Cefup Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cefup safe for pregnant women?
Cefup is safe for pregnant women.
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Is the use of Cefup safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefup.
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What is the effect of Cefup on the Kidneys?
Cefup may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Cefup on the Liver?
Cefup is not harmful for the liver.
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What is the effect of Cefup on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefup for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Cefup with Other Drugs
Cefup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Cefup Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Mononucleosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Cefup
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Is this Cefup habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefup is addictive.
Cefup Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cefup
Some foods when eaten with Cefup can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Cefup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefup with alcohol will be.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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7 Years of Experience
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