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Cefamed 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Cefamed 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefamed 500 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefamed 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefamed 500 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefamed 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cefamed 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefamed 500 Injection related warnings section.
The section on Cefamed 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Cefamed 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cefamed 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefamed 500 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 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cefamed is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefamed 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefamed does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefamed 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefamed has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefamed 500 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefamed on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefamed 500 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 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefamed 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefamed 500 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 500 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefamed 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefamed 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefamed 500 Injection
Taking Cefamed 500 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefamed 500 Injection
Drinking alcohol while on Cefamed 500 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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