Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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