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Imunocef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Imunocef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Imunocef. 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.
While these are the most often observed Imunocef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Imunocef 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 Imunocef is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Imunocef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Imunocef related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Imunocef since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Imunocef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Imunocef have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Imunocef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Imunocef 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 Imunocef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Imunocef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Imunocef safely.
Is the use of Imunocef safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Imunocef for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Imunocef on the Kidneys?
Imunocef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Imunocef on the Liver?
Imunocef is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Imunocef on the Heart?
Imunocef is completely safe for the heart.
Imunocef 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 Imunocef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Imunocef habit forming or addictive?
Imunocef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Imunocef, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Imunocef can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Imunocef only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Imunocef is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Imunocef
It is safe to take Imunocef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Imunocef
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Imunocef with alcohol.
Occasionally Imunocef 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 Imunocef 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.
Do not self-administer Imunocef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Imunocef 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.
Imunocef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience