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Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefakind 250 Mg 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefakind safely.
Is the use of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cefakind is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Cefakind may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefakind on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Cefakind without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet
Taking Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet.
Cefakind contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Cefakind is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Cefakind can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
No, Cefakind is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Cefakind can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
Yes, Cefakind can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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