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Zymocef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Tablet. Other than this, Zymocef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Zymocef 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zymocef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zymocef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zymocef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zymocef related warnings talks about Zymocef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Zymocef contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Zymocef have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zymocef is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zymocef 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 |
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Geriatric |
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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 Zymocef is used -
Is the use of Zymocef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zymocef safely.
Is the use of Zymocef safe during breastfeeding?
Zymocef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zymocef on the Kidneys?
Zymocef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zymocef on the Liver?
Using Zymocef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zymocef on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Zymocef for the heart.
Zymocef 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 Zymocef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zymocef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zymocef has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zymocef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zymocef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zymocef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zymocef
Taking Zymocef with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zymocef
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zymocef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Zymocef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Zymocef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Zymocef 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 to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Zymocef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
No, Zymocef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Zymocef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Zymocef 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. Zymocef 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.
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