CEFAMANDOLE

Overview

This medication is a second-generation broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for respiratory infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, peritonitis, skin and skin structure infections, bone and joint infections. 

Usage

CEFAMANDOLE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infection, Peritonitis, Bone Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 5month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Monitor kidney or liver function regularly while taking this medication.

Common Side-Effects

CEFAMANDOLE : Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

CEFAMANDOLE : Hives, Eosinophilia, Skin Rash, Fever

Disease Interactions

CEFAMANDOLE can interfere with: Acute Kidney Failure, Hypoprothrombinaemia, Colitis, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

CEFAMANDOLE is categorized as: SECOND GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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