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It is a drug from the cephalosporin family of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, ears, urinary tract, and respiratory tract.
Cephradine is not adequate for viral infections such as colds or flu.
If the patient exceeds the use of this antibiotic, it can decrease its effectiveness in eliminating the bacteria.
Cephradine Administration
A specialist doctor must prescribe this medicine after determining through a physical evaluation and the study of specific tests if the patient deserves it to heal his condition.
To eradicate the infection, it is recommended to be ingested for 6 to 12 hours, with or without food or as directed by the treating physician.
For the treatment to be completely efficient, the patient must try to take the antibiotic at the time and time established or indicated by the doctor, avoiding skipping or missing doses; otherwise, it may take longer for the bacteria to be eliminated.
Suppose the affected person decreases or interrupts the treatment with Cephradine. In that case, he runs the risk that the bacteria continue to grow and become immune to the components of the antibiotic, which would hinder the healing or recovery process.
Suppose the patient does not comply with the treatment. In that case, he must notify his doctor to determine if he should change the antibiotic before the bacteria continue to grow and deteriorate the affected person’s health.
Side effects
This antibiotic, on some occasions, could generate side effects that can be annoying for the patient but not necessarily serious for health. However, the affected person must contact their treating doctor if they persist. The symptoms are:
- Upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Sudden dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
The patient must contact their doctor if they develop severe symptoms related to another condition or infection during treatment with Cephradine, such as:
- Elevated body temperature
- Throat pain.
- Sudden confusion of space and time.
- Mood changes
- Stomach cramps
- Bleeding or mucus in the stool.
Rarely this medicine can cause severe allergic reactions. However, the patient should contact his doctor if he presents the following symptoms:
- Acne.
- Redness and swelling of the face, tongue, and throat.
- Itching or rash on the extremities of the body.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Cardiac arrhythmia.
- Prolonged and severe dizziness.
Suppose the affected person uses this medicine for a long time without being indicated by a specialist. In that case, it could cause oral thrush and, in the case of women, a vaginal infection.
There have been no cases where patients have reported an overdose while being treated with Cephradine. However, anyone who presents the following symptoms should immediately contact their doctor:
- Lightheadedness and disorientation.
- Excessive sweating
- Elevated body temperature
- Dizziness and fainting
- Chronic cardiac arrhythmia.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Hallucinations
Cephradine Precautions
Before starting treatment, the patient should tell his doctor if he is allergic to penicillin or has had any severe kidney disease, intestinal disease, or kidney disease.
It is not recommended to be used in the pregnancy process unless strictly necessary because it could have unwanted effects on the unborn.
Cephradine passes into breast milk, so women should tell their doctor if breastfeeding before starting treatment and evaluate if this antibiotic is the correct one to combat their condition.
This medicine can decrease the effectiveness of contraceptive pills, so women should take precautions if they are in treatment with Cephradine and look for alternatives to prevent or avoid unwanted pregnancies.
The patient under treatment cannot consume alcoholic beverages because this reduces the effectiveness of the antibiotic, reducing the chances of eradicating the bacteria from the body.
Storage
Cephradine should be kept at room temperature and away from moisture, heat, and sunlight.
Refrigeration is unnecessary, and it should be out of the reach of children or household pets to avoid adverse reactions in organisms that do not merit ingesting this antibiotic.
