Panixine DisperDose
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Panixine DisperDose Overview
Cephalexin is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections. Cephalexin belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics, which kill the bacteria that lead to infections.
This medication comes in tablet, capsule, and oral suspension (liquid) forms. Cephalexin is taken up to 4 times a day with or without meals.
Common side effects of cephalexin include upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Panixine DisperDose Precautions
Serious side effects have been reported with cephalexin including:
Hypersensitivity reaction: An allergic reaction is possible with cephalexin. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin antibiotics such as amoxicillin (Moxatag) and ampicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics such as cephalexin (Keflex) and cefuroxime (Ceftin). Symptoms of an allergic reaction to cephalexin include:
- skin rash
- itching
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- sore throat
- vaginal infections
- dizziness
- fatigue
- headache
- agitation
- confusion
- hallucinations
- joint pain
Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea: Cephalexin and other antibiotics can kill the “good” bacteria in the colon leading to a growth of C. difficile bacteria. C. difficile is “bad” bacteria that can cause diarrhea.
Seizures associated with patients having poor kidney function
Panixine DisperDose Overdose
If you take too much cephalexin, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.
Before Using Panixine DisperDose
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cephalexin in children.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cephalexin in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving cephalexin.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
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All Trimesters | B | Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus. |
Breast Feeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Cholera Vaccine, Live
- Probenecid
- Warfarin
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Cholestyramine
Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Colitis (inflammation in gut), history of or
- Diarrhea, severe, history of or
- Seizures, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
- Kidney disease or
- Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.