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Cefposcot is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefposcot have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Cefposcot depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefposcot as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefposcot 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.
It is also important to note that Cefposcot has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefposcot related warnings talks about Cefposcot's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefposcot contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cefposcot have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefposcot is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Cefposcot is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Cefposcot safe for pregnant women?
Cefposcot has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefposcot safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Cefposcot. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Cefposcot on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cefposcot. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cefposcot on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cefposcot. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cefposcot on the Heart?
Cefposcot is rarely harmful for the heart.
Cefposcot should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefposcot unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefposcot habit forming or addictive?
Cefposcot does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cefposcot since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Cefposcot is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefposcot for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefposcot
It is safe to take Cefposcot with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefposcot
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefposcot with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cefposcot is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Cefposcot can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Avoid taking Cefposcot with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely Cefposcot can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Occasionally, Cefposcot can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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