Bacticef (Prayas): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Bacticef (Prayas) Information

Bacticef (Prayas) is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Other than this, Bacticef (Prayas) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bacticef (Prayas). Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Bacticef (Prayas) have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Bacticef (Prayas) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bacticef (Prayas) is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Bacticef (Prayas)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Bacticef (Prayas) have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Bacticef (Prayas) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Bacticef (Prayas), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Bacticef (Prayas) Benefits & Uses

Bacticef (Prayas) is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacticef (Prayas) 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
Adult	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bacticef (Prayas) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bacticef (Prayas) is used -

Bacticef (Prayas) Related Warnings

Is the use of Bacticef (Prayas) safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Bacticef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Bacticef (Prayas) safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Bacticef.

Safe
What is the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) on the Kidneys?

Bacticef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) on the Liver?

Bacticef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Bacticef for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Bacticef (Prayas) with Other Drugs

Bacticef (Prayas) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Bacticef (Prayas) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bacticef (Prayas) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Bacticef (Prayas)

Is this Bacticef (Prayas) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Bacticef (Prayas) has not been reported.

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

After taking Bacticef (Prayas), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bacticef (Prayas) can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Bacticef (Prayas) only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Bacticef (Prayas) for mental disorders.

No

Bacticef (Prayas) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bacticef (Prayas)

Taking Bacticef (Prayas) with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Bacticef (Prayas)

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Bacticef (Prayas)

Question over 5 years ago

Does Bacticef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Bacticef 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Bacticef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Bacticef 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 almost 5 years ago

Can Bacticef treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Bacticef can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Bacticef with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bacticef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Bacticef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Bacticef treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bacticef can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).