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Cefocef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Cefocef have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefocef. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefocef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefocef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefocef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefocef related warnings talks about Cefocef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cefocef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefocef contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cefocef have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefocef is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefocef is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Cefocef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefocef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefocef safe during breastfeeding?
Cefocef has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefocef on the Kidneys?
Cefocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefocef on the Liver?
Side effects of Cefocef rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cefocef on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefocef for the heart.
Cefocef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefocef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefocef habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefocef.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefocef. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Cefocef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefocef in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefocef
Taking Cefocef with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefocef
Information about the interaction of Cefocef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Occasionally Cefocef can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Cefocef is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, you can not buy Cefocef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Cefocef can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Cefocef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
