Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Cefasyn Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Cefasyn to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Cefasyn and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Cefasyn can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Cefasyn an antibiotic?
Yes, Cefasyn is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Cefasyn a form of penicillin drug?
Cefasyn belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Cefasyn safe?
Cefasyn is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Cefasyn a steroid?
Cefasyn is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Cefasyn safe in G6PD deficiency?
Cefasyn is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Cefasyn if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Cefasyn useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Cefasyn is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Cefasyn be taken with azithromycin?
Cefasyn is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Cefasyn be taken with doxycycline?
Cefasyn is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Cefasyn with pseudoephedrine?
Cefasyn is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Cefasyn be taken with naproxen?
Cefasyn is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Cefasyn with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Cefasyn is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Cefasyn expire?
Cefasyn like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Cefasyn help to treat pneumonia?
Cefasyn is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Cefasyn have penicillin in it?
No, Cefasyn does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Cefasyn cause constipation?
Cefasyn is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Cefasyn, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Cefasyn cover staphylococci?
Yes, Cefasyn is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Cefasyn make you feel tired?
Cefasyn use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Cefasyn, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Cefasyn?
No drug interactions have been reported when Cefasyn is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cefasyn with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Cefasyn is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.