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Ceftal 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Other than this, Ceftal 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Ceftal 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ceftal 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ceftal 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Ceftal 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Ceftal 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Ceftal 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ceftal 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ceftal 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ceftal 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ceftal 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ceftal 500 Tablet 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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Is the use of Ceftal 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ceftal is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ceftal 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftal does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ceftal 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ceftal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftal 500 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Ceftal on the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftal 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Ceftal does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftal 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftal 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ceftal 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ceftal 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ceftal 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftal 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ceftal 500 Tablet
It is safe to take Ceftal 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftal 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ceftal 500 Tablet.
Ceftal 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.
Yes, Ceftal covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Take Ceftal as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Ceftal can be taken with paracetamol. 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 and follow his/her instructions.
Ceftal is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which 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. Ceftal is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)