cexil 500mg tablet
What is cexil 500mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Cefadroxil (500mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Cefadroxil
- Manufacturer: Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category B
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 cexil 500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections, Bone and joint infections
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefadroxil |
| Brand Name | Axis 250mg Tablet DT |
| Manufacturer | Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 1st generation |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take cexil 500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of cexil 500mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefadroxil |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Live vaccines | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefadroxil |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefadroxil |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Methotrexate
- Probenecid
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Live vaccines
- BCG vaccine
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Caution advised; excreted in breast milk in small amounts.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may be effective.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.