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D Cef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of D Cef have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of D Cef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, D Cef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of D Cef 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, D Cef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on D Cef related warnings talks about D Cef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
D Cef can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid D Cef in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by D Cef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, D Cef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking D Cef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
D Cef 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 |
Adult |
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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 D Cef safe for pregnant women?
D Cef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of D Cef safe during breastfeeding?
D Cef has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of D Cef on the Kidneys?
D Cef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of D Cef on the Liver?
D Cef is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of D Cef on the Heart?
You can take D Cef without any fear of damage to the heart.
D Cef 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 D Cef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this D Cef habit forming or addictive?
D Cef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking D Cef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take D Cef only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, D Cef is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and D Cef
Taking D Cef with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and D Cef
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking D Cef.
Avoid taking D Cef 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.
D Cef works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
D Cef 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.
D Cef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes D Cef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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