Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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