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Kocef 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Kocef 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Kocef 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Kocef 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Kocef 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Kocef 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Kocef 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Kocef 500 Injection related warnings section.
Kocef 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kocef 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Kocef 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Kocef 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Kocef 500 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 Kocef 500 Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Kocef 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Kocef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Kocef 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Kocef for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Kocef 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Kocef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kocef 500 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Kocef rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Kocef 500 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Kocef without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kocef 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kocef 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Kocef 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kocef 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Kocef 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Kocef 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Kocef 500 Injection
You can take Kocef 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kocef 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Kocef 500 Injection with alcohol.
Yes, you can use Kocef to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Kocef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Kocef can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Yes, Kocef 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.
Occasionally Kocef can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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