Cefasyn: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefasyn Information

Cefasyn, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Cefasyn has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefasyn. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefasyn as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefasyn go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cefasyn has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefasyn related warnings talks about Cefasyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefasyn contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Cefasyn have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Cefasyn is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Cefasyn Benefits & Uses

Cefasyn is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefasyn 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

Cefasyn Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefasyn safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefasyn without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Cefasyn safe during breastfeeding?

Cefasyn does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefasyn on the Kidneys?

Cefasyn has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefasyn on the Liver?

Cefasyn is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefasyn on the Heart?

Cefasyn is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefasyn with Other Drugs

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

Cefasyn Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefasyn

Is this Cefasyn habit forming or addictive?

Cefasyn is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Cefasyn you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cefasyn only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Cefasyn for mental disorders.

No

Cefasyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefasyn

Taking Cefasyn with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefasyn

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefasyn with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefasyn

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefasyn cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Cefasyn does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefasyn. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefasyn treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefasyn can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cefasyn help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefasyn can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefasyn with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefasyn can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefasyn along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cefasyn safe to use?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefasyn is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.