Zocef 1.5 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zocef 1.5 Injection Information

Zocef 1.5 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. The alternative uses of Zocef 1.5 Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zocef 1.5 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Zocef 1.5 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Zocef 1.5 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Zocef 1.5 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zocef 1.5 Injection related warnings talks about Zocef 1.5 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Zocef 1.5 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Zocef 1.5 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zocef 1.5 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Zocef Benefits & Uses
Zocef Dosage & How to Take
Zocef Side Effects
Zocef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zocef with Other Drugs
Zocef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zocef
Zocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zocef 1.5 Injection Benefits & Uses

Zocef 1.5 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zocef 1.5 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Zocef 1.5 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zocef 1.5 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Zocef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Zocef 1.5 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Zocef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zocef 1.5 Injection on the Kidneys?

Zocef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zocef 1.5 Injection on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Zocef on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zocef 1.5 Injection on the Heart?

Zocef is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zocef 1.5 Injection with Other Drugs

Zocef 1.5 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Zocef 1.5 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zocef 1.5 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Zocef 1.5 Injection

Is this Zocef 1.5 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zocef 1.5 Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Zocef 1.5 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zocef 1.5 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Zocef 1.5 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Zocef 1.5 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zocef 1.5 Injection

Taking Zocef 1.5 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zocef 1.5 Injection

Information about the interaction of Zocef 1.5 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zocef 1.5 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zocef cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Zocef does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Zocef.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zocef cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Zocef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Zocef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Zocef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Zocef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zocef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Zocef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Zocef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Zocef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.