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Kartel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Kartel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Kartel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Kartel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Kartel 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.
It is also important to note that Kartel has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Kartel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Kartel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Kartel in conditions like Anemia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kartel contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Kartel with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Kartel, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Kartel 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 Kartel safe for pregnant women?
Kartel can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Kartel right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Kartel safe during breastfeeding?
Kartel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Kartel on the Kidneys?
Kartel may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kartel on the Liver?
Kartel does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Kartel on the Heart?
Kartel is completely safe for the heart.
Kartel 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 Kartel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kartel habit forming or addictive?
Kartel does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Kartel
Taking Kartel with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kartel
Information about the interaction of Kartel and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Kartel can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
No, Kartel does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Kartel is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Kartel covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Kartel.
Yes, Kartel might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
Yes, Kartel is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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