Cetexim 1000mg Injection
food interaction for Cetexim Injection
alcohol interaction for Cetexim Injection
pregnancy interaction for Cetexim Injection
lactation interaction for Cetexim Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
Consuming alcohol with Cetexim 1000mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Cetexim 1000mg 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cetexim 1000mg 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 Cetexim 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Cetexim 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Cetexim 1000mg Injection
Cefotaxime(1000mg)
Cetexim injection uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How cetexim injection works
Cetexim 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of cetexim injection
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Low blood platelets, Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, Convulsion, Urticaria, Increased creatinine level in blood, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Nausea, Vomiting, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypersensitivity, Gastrointestinal disorder, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Positive Coombs test, Yeast infections, Vaginal inflammation, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased blood urea nitrogen, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Pseudomembranous colitis, Interstitial nephritis, Red spots or bumps, Dizziness
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Expert advice FOR Cetexim Injection
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefotaxime 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 harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefotaxime 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 does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Frequently asked questions FOR Cetexim 1000mg Injection
Cefotaxime
Q. Is Cetexim 1000mg Injection the same as penicillin?
No, Cetexim 1000mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. Cetexim 1000mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Cetexim 1000mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does Cetexim 1000mg Injection treat?
Cetexim 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Q. Is Cetexim 1000mg Injection effective?
Cetexim 1000mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cetexim 1000mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.