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Ceftop 250 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Ceftop 250 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Ceftop 250 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ceftop 250 Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. While these are the most often observed Ceftop 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ceftop 250 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ceftop 250 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ceftop 250 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ceftop 250 Injection related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Ceftop 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Ceftop 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ceftop 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ceftop 250 Injection 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 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Ceftop is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftop 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftop is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftop 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ceftop on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ceftop 250 Injection on the Liver?
Ceftop is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftop 250 Injection on the Heart?
Ceftop is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftop 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftop 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Ceftop 250 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ceftop 250 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ceftop 250 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftop 250 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftop 250 Injection
It is safe to take Ceftop 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftop 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ceftop 250 Injection.
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.
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References
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