Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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