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Ceftop is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ceftop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Ceftop is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ceftop also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ceftop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Ceftop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ceftop's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Ceftop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ceftop related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceftop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ceftop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ceftop is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ceftop 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.
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Is the use of Ceftop safe for pregnant women?
Ceftop is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftop safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftop is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftop on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ceftop on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ceftop on the Liver?
Ceftop is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftop on the Heart?
Ceftop is completely safe for the heart.
Ceftop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftop habit forming or addictive?
Ceftop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ceftop will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ceftop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftop is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftop
It is safe to take Ceftop with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftop
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ceftop.
Yes, Ceftop 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 dizziness, joint pain, and rash. 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.
No, Ceftop does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Ceftop. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.
Take Ceftop as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Ceftop can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Ceftop contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. 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. Ceftop is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
This medicine data has been created by -
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