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Cefaxone 0.25g Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefaxone 0.25g Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefaxone 0.25g Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefaxone 0.25g Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefaxone 0.25g Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Cefaxone 0.25g Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefaxone 0.25g Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefaxone 0.25g Injection 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.
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Is the use of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefaxone Injection in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cefaxone Injection on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefaxone Injection may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection on the Liver?
Cefaxone Injection is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection on the Heart?
Using Cefaxone Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefaxone 0.25g Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefaxone 0.25g Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefaxone 0.25g Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefaxone 0.25g Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Cefaxone 0.25g Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefaxone 0.25g Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefaxone 0.25g Injection
Taking Cefaxone 0.25g Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxone 0.25g Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefaxone 0.25g Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes Cefaxone Injection 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.
Occasionally Cefaxone Injection can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Cefaxone Injection works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Yes, Cefaxone Injection can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Yes, you can use Cefaxone Injection 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
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