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Cefactam 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefactam 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cefactam 500 Injection 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Cefactam 500 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefactam 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cefactam 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefactam 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefactam 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefactam 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefactam 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cefactam 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefactam 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefactam 500 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.
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 500 Injection is used -
Common
Is the use of Cefactam 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefactam in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefactam 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefactam is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefactam 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefactam 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefactam 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefactam 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefactam 500 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefactam 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefactam 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefactam 500 Injection
It is safe to take Cefactam 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefactam 500 Injection
Taking alcohol with Cefactam 500 Injection can be dangerous.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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