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Cefprotec, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefprotec have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Cefprotec depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefprotec as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefprotec are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cefprotec has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefprotec has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefprotec related warnings section.
Cefprotec is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Cefprotec have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cefprotec may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefprotec is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefprotec 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefprotec is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Cefprotec safe for pregnant women?
Cefprotec is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefprotec safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Cefprotec as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Cefprotec on the Kidneys?
Cefprotec may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefprotec on the Liver?
Cefprotec may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefprotec on the Heart?
Cefprotec is not harmful for the heart.
Cefprotec should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefprotec unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefprotec habit forming or addictive?
Cefprotec does not cause addiction.
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 Cefprotec can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cefprotec should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefprotec for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefprotec
Taking Cefprotec with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefprotec
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefprotec and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, you can use Cefprotec to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Rarely Cefprotec can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Cefprotec can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes Cefprotec is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
No, you can not buy Cefprotec over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience