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Gencef 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Gencef 250 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Gencef 250 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Gencef 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Gencef 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Gencef 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Gencef 250 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gencef 250 Injection related warnings section.
Gencef 250 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gencef 250 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Gencef 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gencef 250 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Gencef 250 Injection is used to treat the following -
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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gencef 250 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Gencef 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Gencef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Gencef 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Gencef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Gencef 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Gencef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gencef 250 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gencef on the liver.
What is the effect of Gencef 250 Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Gencef for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gencef 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gencef 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gencef 250 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gencef 250 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Gencef 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gencef 250 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gencef 250 Injection
You can take Gencef 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gencef 250 Injection
Information about the interaction of Gencef 250 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Gencef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Gencef is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Yes Gencef can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
No, Gencef does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Gencef.
Gencef 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.
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