Bactum 250mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Prayas Pharmaceuticals
Composition Cefuroxime (250mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Bactum 250mg Tablet is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin and urinary tract - the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Bactum 250mg Tablet
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Bactum is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.
Q: Is Bactum a form of penicillin drug?
A: Bactum belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.
Q: Is Bactum safe?
A: Bactum is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Bactum a steroid?
A: Bactum is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.
Q: Is Bactum safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Bactum is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Bactum if you are G6PD deficient.
Q: Is Bactum useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Bactum is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Can Bactum be taken with azithromycin?
A: Bactum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Can Bactum be taken with doxycycline?
A: Bactum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Is it safe to take Bactum with pseudoephedrine?
A: Bactum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Can Bactum be taken with naproxen?
A: Bactum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Is it safe to take Bactum with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Bactum is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Does Bactum expire?
A: Bactum like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.
Q: Can Bactum help to treat pneumonia?
A: Bactum is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Does Bactum have penicillin in it?
A: No, Bactum does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.
Q: Can the use of Bactum cause constipation?
A: Bactum is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Bactum, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Bactum cover staphylococci?
A: Yes, Bactum is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.
Q: Can the use of Bactum make you feel tired?
A: Bactum use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Bactum, consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take alprazolam with Bactum?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Bactum is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Bactum with ibuprofen?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Bactum is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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