Cephalosporins are antibiotics derived from Acremonium fungus. They are used to treat infections of the skin, bone, urinary tract, and bones. They simulate Penicillin in their mechanism of action. The first generation of these beta-lactam antibiotics are active against gram-positive organisms. Successive generations are effective against gram-negative organisms with reduced effect against gram-positive bacteria. Adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance, and rashes.
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My baby has cough and cold symptoms. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is just 32 days old. He is having some cough and cold symptoms. I visited the local physician and was advised to give him Meftal-P, Cefpodoxime Proxetil suspension IP, and Ambrocof-LS drops. Please suggest if these medicines are safe. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Meftal-P is Mefenamic Acid used as an antipyretic to bring down the fever. While Cefpodoxime is a third-generation Cephalosporin antibiotic for lower respiratory tract infections of bacterial origin. Ambroxol-LS is a cough suppressant preparation used for wet cough.... Read Full »
Can you take Tylenol with Amoxicillin?
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday, I had my wisdom tooth extracted. I received a prescription for Tylenol 3 (equivalent to Acetaminophen 300 mg and Codeine 30 mg) for pain and Amoxicillin (500 mg) to prevent infection. I immediately took one Amoxicillin as I walked out of the dental office and for the rest of th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi. Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. The allergic reaction can be due to Amoxicillin only, because Acetaminophen and Codeine will not cause any allergic reaction. I suggest you to stop Amoxicillin. You can use any of the Cephalosporin i... Read Full »
I have had typhoid for a month; please suggest an antibiotic that would work best.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 year old male patient. I have been suffering from typhoid for the past one month. After getting my pathology report, the doctor advised me to take one week medication of tablet Cefuroxime 500 mg twice a day. Before this, I had Azithromycin 500 mg. Is the advice given by doctor c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the details you provided, including the attachment (which has been removed to protect patient identity). I would like to gather more information about your illness. When you mentioned suffering from this illness for one month, could you please clar... Read Full »
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