Cefamed 250mg Injection
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Product introduction
Cefamed 250mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Cefamed 250mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Cefamed 250mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Cefamed Injection
Benefits of Cefamed Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cefamed 250mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Cefamed Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cefamed
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
How to use Cefamed Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefamed 250mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefamed 250mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefamed 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefamed 250mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefamed 250mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cefamed 250mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cefamed 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefamed 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefamed 250mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefamed 250mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cefamed Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cefamed 250mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefamed 250mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefamed 250mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Cefamed 250mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cefamed 250mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if Cefamed 250mg Injection doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Cefamed 250mg Injection doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefamed 250mg Injection or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
What if I don't get better after using Cefamed 250mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Cefamed 250mg Injection when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cefamed 250mg Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is Cefamed 250mg Injection good for urinary tract infection?
Cefamed 250mg Injection is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
Is Cefamed 250mg Injection safe?
Cefamed 250mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Meridian Medicare Ltd
Address: SHAMTI SOLAN-173212 (Himachal Pradesh) Pin Code :-173212, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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