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Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection 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 contraindications of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Ceftocid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftocid has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ceftocid on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Ceftocid has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Ceftocid is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftocid 500 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
Ceftocid 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.
Occasionally Ceftocid 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.
Yes, Ceftocid 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.
Avoid taking Ceftocid with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Ceftocid does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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