Table of contents:
- What Medicine Cefetamet?
- What is cefetamet for?
- How do you use cefetamet?
- How do I store cefetamet?
- Cefetamet dosage
- What is the cefetamet dosage for adults?
- What is the cefetamet dosage for children?
- In what dosage is cefetamet available?
- Cefetamet side effects
- What side effects can be experienced due to cefetamet?
- Cefetamet Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using cefetamet?
- Is cefetamet safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Cefetamet Drug Interactions
- What medicines may interact with cefetamet?
- Can food or alcohol interact with cefetamet?
- What health conditions can interact with cefetamet?
- Cefetamet overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What Medicine Cefetamet?
What is cefetamet for?
Cefetamet is a 3rd generation cephalosporin. Inhibits the final transpeptidation stage of peptidoglycan synthesis in the bacterial cell wall by binding to one or more penicillin-binding proteins (PBP). Cefetamet is a cephalosporin antibiotic, used in systemic medicine for infections.
How do you use cefetamet?
Read the drug's guide and the Patient Information Leaflet provided by the pharmacy, if available, before you get this medication and each time you buy again. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I store cefetamet?
Cefetamet is a drug that can be stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Cefetamet dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the cefetamet dosage for adults?
Cefetamet is available in an oral drug dosage of 500 grams.
What is the cefetamet dosage for children?
Its safety and effectiveness have not been determined in pediatric patients (less than 18 years).
In what dosage is cefetamet available?
Cefetamate is a drug that is available in the form of tablets, solutions, capsules, suspensions, injections and chewable tablets.
Cefetamet side effects
What side effects can be experienced due to cefetamet?
Cefetamate is a drug that can cause side effects that you may get: diarrhea reactions, nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity.
Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Cefetamet Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using cefetamet?
You should check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have hypersensitivity to penicillin, renal insufficiency.
Is cefetamet safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is not yet sufficient information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Cefetamet Drug Interactions
What medicines may interact with cefetamet?
Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Can food or alcohol interact with cefetamet?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with cefetamet?
The presence of other medical problems can affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems.
Cefetamet overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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