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Cefastad 500 is used to treat infectious diseases. When using the drug, the patient may experience some side effects such as vomiting, difficulty breathing... Always follow the doctor's instructions when using the drug to ensure the best health.
1. Uses of Cefastad 500
Cefastad 500 is used in the treatment of bacterial infections in cases such as: bronchitis, otitis media, gynecological infections, inflammation caused by boils, folliculitis... will be prescribed by a doctor for use. medicine. Cefastad 500 has a hard capsule dosage form used 1 hour before meals and the correct dose will be effective.
Some indications for the use of Cefastad 500:
Infections occurring in the respiratory tract: Chronic bronchitis with severe risk, bronchiectasis due to superinfection Ear - nose - throat infections: otitis media, tonsillitis , pharyngitis , sinusitis Urinary tract infections : nephritis , pyelonephritis , prostatitis , cystitis .. Postpartum infections affecting women's health Infections in epithelial cells: inflammation hair follicles, sores, boils Bone and joint infections Gonorrhea Infections with dentistry
2. Suggested dosage for the patient
Cefastad 500 mg is a hard capsule for oral use. Depending on the patient and the age of the doctor, there are different dosage instructions.
Adults take 250 - 500 mg every 6 hours and adjust to the degree of body infection. The daily usage norm for patients does not exceed 4g. Young children have a dose ranging from 25 to 60 mg according to the weight ratio. Patients can take 2-3 times a day, but the dose does not exceed 100 mg/kg. A prescribed course of treatment usually lasts 7-10 days. However, this is for reference only. Certain problems arise during treatment that may affect the dose and duration of treatment. For patients with complicated infections that often recur, treatment may be necessary for 2 weeks with a dose of 2 times/day and increased dose to 1g/time.
Patients with gonorrhea will be advised by a doctor on specific dosage. You should not arbitrarily because depending on the severity of the disease and gender will need to adjust the dose. When administering the drug to patients with confirmed renal impairment, it is important to monitor and control serum drug levels regularly. Serum creatinine will be the basis of the best dose assessment for you.
3. Precautions when taking Cefastad 500
Cefastad 500 may affect patients with a history of allergy to antibiotics in the Cephalosporin group. Some patients will develop dangerous reactions if they have ever experienced anaphylaxis to penicillins while taking Cefastad. Therefore, it is especially contraindicated to use the drug for the above 2 subjects.
When using Cefastad 500 you need to note a few points below:
Tolerability of the drug does not affect when the patient is confirmed to be allergic to penicillin. Non-susceptible bacteria can still grow with prolonged use of Cefastad. Diarrhea patients need to identify the cause of the disease in order to have appropriate treatment. Glucose test results when taking Cefastad may be affected Some test results are erroneous when using Cefastad. Limit the maximum use of Cefastad 500 for pregnant and lactating women. Machinery operators or mechanics, drivers should pay attention when taking the drug.
4. Side effects of Cefastad 500
Cefastad 500 mg according to analysis can cause a few side effects:
Stomach pain Vomiting Rash, rash, hives Difficulty swallowing food Difficulty breathing Digestive disorders Sudden bleeding Appearance of bruises violet on the skin Sore throat Sore throat Vaginal infections These side effects are analyzed based on experimental results and actual tests from patients. You can refer to early detection and treatment. In addition, some other dangerous side effects are still possible.
5. Interactions of Cefastad 500
When patients use Cefastad 500 mg in high doses, attention should be paid to the kidneys. Some drugs when combined with high doses of Cefastad will cause kidney toxicity. Especially diuretics will weaken kidney function.
Women who want to use oral contraceptives should be careful if this medicine is prescribed. Some studies have suggested that Cefastad 500mg affects the effectiveness of birth control pills.
When Cefastad 500mg is used, the serum concentration will increase rapidly. However, doctors are still doing more research on this reaction to apply to the treatment of patients diagnosed with gonorrhea.
Information about Cefastad 500 above is for reference only. If you have a need to use it, you should tell your doctor for detailed advice on the use of the drug and the safest way to use it.
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