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Cefantral Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Other than this, Cefantral Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefantral Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Cefantral Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cefantral Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefantral Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefantral Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefantral Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefantral Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cefantral Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefantral Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefantral Injection 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 Cefantral Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefantral Injection in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefantral Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefantral Injection is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefantral Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefantral Injection on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefantral Injection on the Liver?
Cefantral Injection does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefantral Injection on the Heart?
Cefantral Injection is not harmful for the heart.
Cefantral Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefantral Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefantral Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefantral Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefantral Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Cefantral Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefantral Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefantral Injection
It is safe to take Cefantral Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefantral Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefantral Injection.
Yes Cefantral Injection can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
Yes, Cefantral Injection covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Yes, Cefantral Injection is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Cefantral Injection does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefantral Injection.
Cefantral Injection 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. Cefantral Injection 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)