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Ceftop Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ceftop Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ceftop Capsule. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ceftop Capsule are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. While these are the most often observed Ceftop Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ceftop Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Ceftop Capsule's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Ceftop Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ceftop Capsule contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ceftop Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ceftop Capsule is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ceftop Capsule 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 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Ceftop is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftop Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftop is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftop Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ceftop on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ceftop Capsule on the Liver?
Ceftop is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftop Capsule 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 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftop Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Ceftop Capsule does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ceftop Capsule will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ceftop Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftop Capsule is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftop Capsule
It is safe to take Ceftop Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftop Capsule
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ceftop Capsule.
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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