Stedex Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Stedex Benefits & Uses

Stedex is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Stedex Dosage & How to Take

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

Stedex Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stedex is used -

Common

Eye Burning
Eye irritation

Stedex Related Warnings

Is the use of Stedex safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Stedex in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Stedex safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Stedex on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Stedex will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Stedex on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Stedex on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Stedex on the Liver?

Side effects of Stedex on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Stedex on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Stedex on the heart, information on safety of Stedex for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Stedex with Other Drugs

Stedex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Azithromycin

Moxifloxacin

Fentanyl

Bupropion

Primidone

Glimepiride

Clotrimazole

Ketoconazole

Indapamide

Ritonavir

Rifampicin

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Warfarin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Aspirin

Benzoyl Peroxide

Salicylic Acid

Stedex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stedex unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis
Infections
Allergy
Myasthenia Gravis
Tuberculosis (TB)
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Osteoporosis
Depression
Cataract
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Stedex

Is this Stedex habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Stedex is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Stedex can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Stedex only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Stedex in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Stedex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Stedex

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Stedex together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Stedex

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Stedex with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Stedex

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Stedex?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Stedex as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Stedex cover anaerobes?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Stedex covers all anaerobes. It effectively inhibits most of the anaerobic bacteria at therapeutic doses. An antibiotic sensitivity test is always recommended to confirm its susceptibility.

Question about 6 years ago

Does Stedex cause gray baby syndrome?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Stedex may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Stedex must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Stedex cause anemia?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Stedex might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Stedex induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Stedex treat meningitis?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Stedex can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.