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Ceftum 500 Tablet 10's
Ceftum 500 Tablet 10's

Ceftum 500 Tablet 10's is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Cefuroxime, which works by killing infection-causing bacteria. It may cause common side effects like headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and unpleasant taste in the mouth. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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Side effects of Ceftum 500 Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Stay hydrated by taking water, juices and soups etc.
  • Eat fruits and vegetables which contain vitamins.
  • Take iron rich food like dry fruits, green leafy vegetables and sea food etc.
  • Reduce intake of milk, cheese, yogurt, soy, chocolate, ice cream, grapes, popcorn, canned salmon, pomegranate.
  • Regular exercise like walking, jogging is helpful.
  • Eosinophil levels can be lowered by eating fruits and vegetables, avoiding smoking, and consuming alcohol in moderation.
  • Several foods, such as ginger, garlic, pepper, turmeric, and honey, might boost immunity.
  • Avoid dairy products, including cheese, yoghurt, and milk.
  • Drink water and keep yourself hydrated.
  • Inflammation of Vagina needs immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
  • Get a physical examination and prevent wearing clothes that can hold heat and moisture.
  • Avoid using vaginal sprays or perfumed soaps that increase itching and irritation.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions, and rest well with proper medication.
  • Take a balanced diet and get regular screenings to reduce inflammation.
  • High levels of liver enzymes need immediate medical attention.
  • Watch your diet and consume low-fat foods, like green leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, nuts, etc.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to control your cholesterol levels.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it can affect your liver.
  • Focus on losing weight as it can help control cholesterol and maintain liver enzymes.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve liver functioning and overall health.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefuroximeDalteparin
Severe
CefuroximeLepirudin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefuroximeDalteparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ceftum 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Dalteparin and Ceftum 500 Tablet can increase the blood levels and effects of Dlateparin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceftum 500 Tablet with Dalteparin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CefuroximeLepirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ceftum 500 Tablet:
The therapeutic efficacy of Lepirudin can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftum 500 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ceftum 500 Tablet and Lepirudin together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CefuroximeBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ceftum 500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ceftum 500 Tablet may reduce the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving BCG if you are currently being treated with Ceftum 500 Tablet. To ensure adequate response to your treatment, you should not receive BCG until after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CefuroximeRanitidine
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Ceftum 500 Tablet:
Taking these medications together might make it harder for your body to absorb atazanavir, which could make it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

  • Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

    M Pharmacy

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Reviewed By

  • Santoshini Reddy G

    M Pharmacy

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