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Cepdox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. The alternative uses of Cepdox have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Cepdox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cepdox have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cepdox are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Cepdox's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Cepdox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cepdox related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cepdox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cepdox have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cepdox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cepdox 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 Cepdox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cepdox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cepdox safe during breastfeeding?
Cepdox is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cepdox on the Kidneys?
Cepdox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cepdox on the Liver?
Cepdox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cepdox on the Heart?
Using Cepdox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cepdox 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 Cepdox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepdox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cepdox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cepdox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cepdox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cepdox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cepdox
It is safe to take Cepdox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepdox
You may consume alcohol while taking Cepdox. But caution is still important.
Yes, Cepdox might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Cepdox can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cepdox along with ibuprofen.
No, Cepdox does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefadroxil which belongs to the class of drug 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, Cepdox is an antibiotic. It contains cefadroxil which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Yes, Cepdox can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. 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.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)
