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Sefxim is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Syrup, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Sefxim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sefxim. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Sefxim side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Sefxim normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Sefxim's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Sefxim related warnings talks about Sefxim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sefxim is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sefxim are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Sefxim may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Sefxim is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Sefxim 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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Is the use of Sefxim safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Sefxim in pregnant women.
Is the use of Sefxim safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Sefxim as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Sefxim on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Sefxim on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sefxim on the Liver?
Sefxim may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Sefxim on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sefxim for the heart.
Sefxim 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 Sefxim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sefxim habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sefxim 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 Sefxim as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Sefxim should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sefxim cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sefxim
Taking Sefxim with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sefxim
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sefxim.
Yes Sefxim is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
No, you can not buy Sefxim over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Discontinuing Sefxim in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Sefxim works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Occasionally Sefxim can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
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