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Ct L, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ct L has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ct L. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ct L can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Ct L normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ct L is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ct L related warnings talks about Ct L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ct L is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ct L have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ct L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ct L is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ct L is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ct L is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ct L safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of CT L in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ct L safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use CT L.
What is the effect of Ct L on the Kidneys?
CT L has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ct L on the Liver?
CT L does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ct L on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of CT L for the heart.
Ct L 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 Ct L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ct L habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ct L is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ct L you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ct L only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ct L in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ct L
Taking Ct L with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ct L
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ct L and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuing CT L on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
CT L is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. CT L is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
CT L contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs 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.
The dosage of this drug may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, CT L 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 fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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