Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Cefoprim Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim 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, Cefoprim can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Cefoprim useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim be taken with azithromycin?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim be taken with doxycycline?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim with pseudoephedrine?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim be taken with naproxen?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim expire?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim help to treat pneumonia?
Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim have penicillin in it?
No, Cefoprim does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

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

Q. Does Cefoprim cover staphylococci?
Yes, Cefoprim 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 Cefoprim make you feel tired?
Cefoprim use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Cefoprim, consult your doctor.

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

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