Cefactin 500mg Tablet- 4
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Manufactured By Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Cefuroxime (500mg)
Package Size ( 4 Tablet in a strip )
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Cefactin 500mg Tablet- 4 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 Cefactin 500mg Tablet- 4
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Cefactin is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.
Q: Is Cefactin a form of penicillin drug?
A: Cefactin belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.
Q: Is Cefactin safe?
A: Cefactin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Cefactin a steroid?
A: Cefactin is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.
Q: Is Cefactin safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Cefactin is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Cefactin if you are G6PD deficient.
Q: Is Cefactin useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin be taken with azithromycin?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin be taken with doxycycline?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin with pseudoephedrine?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin be taken with naproxen?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin expire?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin help to treat pneumonia?
A: Cefactin 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 Cefactin have penicillin in it?
A: No, Cefactin does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.
Q: Can the use of Cefactin cause constipation?
A: Cefactin is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Cefactin, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Cefactin cover staphylococci?
A: Yes, Cefactin 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 Cefactin make you feel tired?
A: Cefactin use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Cefactin, consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take alprazolam with Cefactin?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Cefactin is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Cefactin with ibuprofen?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Cefactin is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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