Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection
About Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection
Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection is a fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic, works by fighting bacteria in your body.It is usually given by intravenous route.Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection is used to treat many infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia, skin infections, urinary tract, and kidney infections.
Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection injection is used in combination with metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat abdominal (stomach area) infections. It is also used to treat patients who have fever and are at high risk for infection because they have a low number of white blood cells.
Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection penetrates the central nervous system(CNS) and can be used in the treatment of meningitis.Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breast feeding while taking this drug.
Though it is very rare to get a side effect after having Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection preparations , some people may get bad or even deadly side effects which includes:
- Concentrated urine (dark yellow in colour)
- Fever or chills
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea (Loose stools)
- Kidney problems
- Hallucinations
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- confusion / fainting
All bacterial cells have a cell wall that protects them. Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection disrupt the synthesis of the layer of bacterial cell walls, which causes the walls to break down and eventually the bacteria die.
Person must not use this medication if he/she is allergic to certain antibiotics including cefepime and similar medicines (cefdinir, cefprozil, cefuroxime, cephalexin Keflex, Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, and others), or penicillin antibiotics (amoxicillin, ampicillin, piperacillin, ticarcillin, Augmentin, Timentin, Unasyn, and others). Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection only works on bacterial infections, it won't treat viral infections such as common cold. It also may reduce your blood's ability to clot, So try to avoid activities that can cause bruising or injury while using the drug.
Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects of cefepime. Don't give cefepime to a child younger than two months old without talking to your doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group haven't been confirmed.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection
Bacterial Infections
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection ?
Increased Liver Enzymes
Bleeding
Altered Taste
Flatulence
Headache
Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)
Stomach Upset
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
It is not known whether Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Does this affect kidney function?
Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Keftaaz Hs 500 Mg/62.5 Mg Injection
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Tazowok 500 Mg/62.5 Mg Injection
Wockhardt Ltd
- Magnova 500 Mg/62.5 Mg Injection
Lupin Ltd
- Gefemax 500 Mg/62.5 Mg Injection
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Cedil 500 mg/62.5 mg Injection is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic. This medication acts by interrupting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. It binds to the penicillin binding proteins, which is why the bacterial infection cannot proceed.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
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