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Cadiceft is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cadiceft have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cadiceft depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cadiceft as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cadiceft go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cadiceft has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cadiceft's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cadiceft related warnings section.
Cadiceft is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cadiceft contraindications section.
Besides this, Cadiceft may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cadiceft is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cadiceft 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cadiceft is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Cadiceft safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cadiceft in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cadiceft safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cadiceft on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Cadiceft on the Kidneys?
Cadiceft rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cadiceft on the Liver?
Cadiceft may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cadiceft on the Heart?
You can take Cadiceft without any fear of damage to the heart.
Cadiceft 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 Cadiceft unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cadiceft habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cadiceft is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cadiceft. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cadiceft only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cadiceft cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cadiceft
It is safe to take Cadiceft with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cadiceft
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cadiceft with alcohol will be.
Cadiceft can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, you can not buy Cadiceft 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 Cadiceft 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.
Cadiceft and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Occasionally Cadiceft 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