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Kefox 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kefox is used -
Is the use of Kefox safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Kefox in pregnant women.
Is the use of Kefox safe during breastfeeding?
Kefox is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kefox on the Kidneys?
Kefox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kefox on the Liver?
Using Kefox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Kefox on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Kefox for the heart.
Kefox 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 Kefox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kefox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Kefox is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kefox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Kefox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Kefox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kefox
It is safe to take Kefox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kefox
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kefox with alcohol will be.
Kefox 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. Kefox 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.
No, Kefox does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Kefox is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Kefox is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Take Kefox as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Kefox might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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