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Edicef Sb is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Edicef Sb also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Edicef Sb. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Edicef Sb have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Edicef Sb normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Edicef Sb's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Edicef Sb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Edicef Sb can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Edicef Sb in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Edicef Sb contraindications section.
Besides this, Edicef Sb may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Edicef Sb is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Edicef Sb 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Edicef Sb safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Edicef SB in pregnant women.
Is the use of Edicef Sb safe during breastfeeding?
Edicef SB is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Edicef Sb on the Kidneys?
Edicef SB may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Edicef Sb on the Liver?
Using Edicef SB does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Edicef Sb on the Heart?
Edicef SB is not harmful for the heart.
Edicef Sb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Edicef Sb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Edicef Sb habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Edicef Sb has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Edicef Sb
Some foods when eaten with Edicef Sb can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Edicef Sb
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Edicef Sb.
Discontinuing Edicef SB 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.
Edicef SB is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.
Edicef SB 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.
Yes, Edicef SB covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Take Edicef SB as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162