Cefaprime 1500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefaprime 1500 Injection Information

Cefaprime 1500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefaprime 1500 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Cefaprime 1500 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefaprime 1500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cefaprime 1500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Cefaprime 1500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Cefaprime 1500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefaprime 1500 Injection related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefaprime 1500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Cefaprime 1500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefaprime 1500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Cefaprim Benefits & Uses
Cefaprim Dosage & How to Take
Cefaprim Side Effects
Cefaprim Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefaprim with Other Drugs
Cefaprim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefaprim
Cefaprim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefaprime 1500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Cefaprime 1500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefaprime 1500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefaprime 1500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefaprime 1500 Injection is used -

Cefaprime 1500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefaprime 1500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefaprim in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefaprime 1500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Cefaprim does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaprime 1500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Cefaprim rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefaprime 1500 Injection on the Liver?

Using Cefaprim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaprime 1500 Injection on the Heart?

Cefaprim is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefaprime 1500 Injection with Other Drugs

Cefaprime 1500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cefaprime 1500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefaprime 1500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefaprime 1500 Injection

Is this Cefaprime 1500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Cefaprime 1500 Injection does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefaprime 1500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefaprime 1500 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cefaprime 1500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cefaprime 1500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefaprime 1500 Injection

Taking Cefaprime 1500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaprime 1500 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefaprime 1500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefaprime 1500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefaprim cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefaprim covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cefaprim.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Cefaprim?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Cefaprim may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefaprim affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Cefaprim can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefaprim with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefaprim can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefaprim along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Cefaprim treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefaprim can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. 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 this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.