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Cefentral 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis. Cefentral 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Cefentral 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Cefentral 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefentral 500 Injection 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 Cefentral 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cefentral 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefentral 500 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Cefentral 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Cefentral 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Cefentral 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefentral 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefentral 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefentral 500 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefentral 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefentral in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefentral 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefentral is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefentral 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefentral may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefentral 500 Injection on the Liver?
Cefentral does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefentral 500 Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefentral for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefentral 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefentral 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefentral 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefentral 500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefentral 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefentral 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefentral 500 Injection
You can take Cefentral 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefentral 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Cefentral 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes Cefentral can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
Yes, Cefentral covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Take Cefentral as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Cefentral is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative 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 this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefentral is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
Yes, Cefentral can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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