Oftum 250mg Tablet- 4
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Manufactured By Omega Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Composition Cefuroxime (250mg)
Package Size ( 4 Tablet in a strip )
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Oftum 250mg 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 Oftum 250mg Tablet- 4
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Oftum is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.
Q: Is Oftum a form of penicillin drug?
A: Oftum belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.
Q: Is Oftum safe?
A: Oftum is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Oftum a steroid?
A: Oftum is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.
Q: Is Oftum safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Oftum is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Oftum if you are G6PD deficient.
Q: Is Oftum useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum be taken with azithromycin?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum be taken with doxycycline?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum with pseudoephedrine?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum be taken with naproxen?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum expire?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum help to treat pneumonia?
A: Oftum 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 Oftum have penicillin in it?
A: No, Oftum does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.
Q: Can the use of Oftum cause constipation?
A: Oftum is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Oftum, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Oftum cover staphylococci?
A: Yes, Oftum 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 Oftum make you feel tired?
A: Oftum use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Oftum, consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take alprazolam with Oftum?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Oftum is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Oftum with ibuprofen?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Oftum is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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