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Ekcef 1000 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Ekcef 1000 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ekcef 1000 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ekcef 1000 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ekcef 1000 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ekcef 1000 Injection related warnings talks about Ekcef 1000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ekcef 1000 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Ekcef 1000 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ekcef 1000 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ekcef 1000 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ekcef 1000 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 |
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ekcef 1000 Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Ekcef 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ekcef safely.
Is the use of Ekcef 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Ekcef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ekcef on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection on the Liver?
Ekcef is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection on the Heart?
Ekcef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ekcef 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ekcef 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Ekcef 1000 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ekcef 1000 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ekcef 1000 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ekcef 1000 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ekcef 1000 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ekcef 1000 Injection
Taking Ekcef 1000 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ekcef 1000 Injection
Information about the interaction of Ekcef 1000 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Ekcef 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.
Yes, Ekcef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Discontinuing Ekcef in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Ekcef 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.
Ekcef is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
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