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Cefnext is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Cefnext has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cefnext depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefnext can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefnext go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Cefnext's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Cefnext has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefnext related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefnext are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cefnext with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefnext, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefnext 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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cefnext safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefnext safely.
Is the use of Cefnext safe during breastfeeding?
Cefnext is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefnext on the Kidneys?
Cefnext rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefnext on the Liver?
Using Cefnext does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefnext on the Heart?
Cefnext is not harmful for the heart.
Cefnext should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefnext unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefnext habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefnext.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefnext you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefnext only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefnext is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefnext
You can take Cefnext with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefnext
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefnext and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Cefnext does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefnext.
No, Cefnext does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefnext. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Cefnext can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
No, Cefnext is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Cefnext covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cefnext.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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