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Cefactam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Other than this, Cefactam has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefactam. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Cefactam also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefactam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefactam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefactam is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefactam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefactam related warnings section.
Cefactam is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Cefactam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cefactam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefactam is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefactam 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefactam is used -
Common
Is the use of Cefactam safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefactam in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefactam safe during breastfeeding?
Cefactam is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefactam on the Kidneys?
Cefactam may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cefactam on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cefactam on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Cefactam on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Cefactam on the heart, information on safety of Cefactam for the heart is unavailable.
Cefactam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Unknown
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefactam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefactam habit forming or addictive?
Cefactam does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefactam does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefactam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefactam is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefactam
It is safe to take Cefactam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefactam
Taking alcohol with Cefactam can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience