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Cefamandole

Latest prescription information about Cefamandole. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Cefamandole
Trade Name(s): 
International- Mandol.
Overview : Note: Brand is not available in US market.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a second-generation broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for respiratory infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, peritonitis, skin and skin structure infections, bone and joint infections.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


When it is to be taken : 
IM/IV- Dosage Adults: The usual dosage range is 500 mg to 2 g every 4 to 8 hours.
Pediatric Patients (3 months of age and older) 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* Monitor kidney or liver function regularly while taking this medication.
Side Effects : 
Gastrointestinal - Nausea and vomiting.
Hypersensitivity - Rash, hives, eosinophilia, and drug fever.
Severe - Kidney damage.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (25°C).

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