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Cefamed 250 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefamed 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cefamed 250 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefamed 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cefamed 250 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefamed 250 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefamed 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Cefamed 250 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Cefamed 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefamed 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefamed 250 Injection 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
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Is the use of Cefamed 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cefamed is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefamed 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefamed does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefamed 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefamed has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefamed 250 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefamed on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefamed 250 Injection on the Heart?
Using Cefamed does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefamed 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefamed 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefamed 250 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefamed 250 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefamed 250 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefamed 250 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefamed 250 Injection
Taking Cefamed 250 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefamed 250 Injection
Drinking alcohol while on Cefamed 250 Injection does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Yes, Cefamed might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Cefamed can be taken with tylenol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Cefamed contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against a wide variety of 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 a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefamed is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Yes, Cefamed might cause a rash which is a sign of an allergy to this drug. This occurs very rarely and this effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
No Cefamed does not cause dizziness. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
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