Kaicef S

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Kaicef S Information

Kaicef S, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Skin Infections, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Kaicef S have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kaicef S. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Kaicef S as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Kaicef S go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Kaicef S has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Kaicef S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Kaicef S since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Kaicef S contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

You should also be aware that Kaicef S is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Kaicef S Benefits & Uses

Kaicef S is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Kaicef S 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: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Kaicef S Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Kaicef S safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Kaicef S in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Kaicef S safe during breastfeeding?


    Kaicef S does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Kaicef S on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Kaicef S on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Kaicef S on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Kaicef S on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Kaicef S on the Heart?


    Using Kaicef S does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Kaicef S with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Kaicef S Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Kaicef S

  • Is this Kaicef S habit forming or addictive?


    Kaicef S does not cause addiction.

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


    After taking Kaicef S, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Kaicef S can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Kaicef S only on doctor's advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Kaicef S for mental disorders.

    No

Kaicef S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Kaicef S


    You can take Kaicef S with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Kaicef S


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

    Unknown


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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; FORTAZ® (ceftazidime)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-312

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