Cefaprime 250 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefaprime 250 Tablet Information

Cefaprime 250 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Cefaprime 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefaprime 250 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefaprime 250 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefaprime 250 Tablet 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefaprime 250 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefaprime 250 Tablet related warnings talks about Cefaprime 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Cefaprime 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Cefaprime 250 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Cefaprime 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Cefaprime 250 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefaprime 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefaprime 250 Tablet 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefaprime 250 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefaprime 250 Tablet is used -

Cefaprime 250 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefaprime 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefaprim in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefaprime 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Cefaprim does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaprime 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Cefaprim rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefaprime 250 Tablet on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaprime 250 Tablet on the Heart?

Cefaprim is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Cefaprime 250 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefaprime 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefaprime 250 Tablet

Is this Cefaprime 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Cefaprime 250 Tablet 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 250 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefaprime 250 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

Cefaprime 250 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cefaprime 250 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefaprime 250 Tablet

Taking Cefaprime 250 Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaprime 250 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefaprime 250 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefaprime 250 Tablet

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.