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Cefizox 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Cefizox 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 Cefizox 500 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefizox 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefizox 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefizox 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cefizox 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefizox 500 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Cefizox 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefizox 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cefizox 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Cefizox 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefizox 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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Is the use of Cefizox 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cefizox is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefizox 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefizox does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefizox 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefizox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefizox 500 Injection on the Liver?
Cefizox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefizox 500 Injection on the Heart?
Cefizox is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefizox 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefizox 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefizox 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefizox 500 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cefizox 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefizox 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefizox 500 Injection
Taking Cefizox 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefizox 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefizox 500 Injection.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cedax® (ceftibuten capsules)
KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
