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Greatum is used to treat the following -
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(Male) |
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| Geriatric |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Greatum is used -
Is the use of Greatum safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Greatum in pregnant women.
Is the use of Greatum safe during breastfeeding?
Greatum does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Greatum on the Kidneys?
Greatum has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Greatum on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Greatum on the liver.
What is the effect of Greatum on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Greatum for the heart.
Greatum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Greatum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Greatum habit forming or addictive?
Greatum does not cause addiction.
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 Greatum can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Greatum is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Greatum for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Greatum
Taking Greatum with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Greatum
Information about the interaction of Greatum and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Greatum contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Greatum is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Greatum is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.
Yes, Greatum can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Greatum is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Greatum can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312