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Ceftal 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Other than this, Ceftal 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Ceftal 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
While these are the most often observed Ceftal 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ceftal 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Ceftal 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Ceftal 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Ceftal 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ceftal 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ceftal 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ceftal 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ceftal 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ceftal 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceftal 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ceftal 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ceftal in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftal 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftal does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftal 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ceftal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftal 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Ceftal does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftal 500 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Ceftal without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftal 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftal 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ceftal 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ceftal 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ceftal 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ceftal 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftal 500 Tablet
It is safe to take Ceftal 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftal 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftal 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Ceftal covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Yes, Ceftal covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Yes, Ceftal covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Yes, Ceftal is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Ceftal is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
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