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

Stedex Injection Information

Stedex Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. The alternative uses of Stedex Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Stedex Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Stedex Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Such side effects of Stedex Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Stedex Injection is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Stedex Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Stedex Injection related warnings section.

Stedex Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Stedex Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Stedex Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Stedex Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Stedex Benefits & Uses
Stedex Dosage & How to Take
Stedex Side Effects
Stedex Related Warnings
Stedex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Stedex
Stedex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Stedex Injection Benefits & Uses

Stedex Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Stedex Injection 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 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Stedex Injection 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 Injection 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 Injection 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 Injection 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 Injection 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

Stedex Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stedex Injection 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 Injection

Is this Stedex Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Stedex Injection 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 Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Stedex Injection 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 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Stedex Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Stedex Injection

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Stedex Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Stedex Injection

Question over 4 years ago

Is Stedex bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Stedex is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Stedex cause anemia?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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 over 4 years ago

Is Stedex helpful in typhoid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Stedex is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Stedex work?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Stedex contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Stedex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Stedex without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Stedex is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.