Cefasom is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Cefasom have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Cefasom depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Cefasom 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefasom is used -
Is the use of Cefasom safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefasom in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefasom safe during breastfeeding?
Cefasom is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefasom on the Kidneys?
Cefasom may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefasom on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefasom on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefasom on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefasom for the heart.
Cefasom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefasom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefasom habit forming or addictive?
Cefasom is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefasom as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefasom is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefasom is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefasom
It is safe to take Cefasom with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefasom
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefasom.
Yes, Cefasom can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. 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.
Yes, Cefasom 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.
Cefasom is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.
No, Cefasom does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefasom. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Cefasom can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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