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Lucetum, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Lucetum have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Lucetum depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Some other side effects of Lucetum have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lucetum are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Lucetum has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lucetum related warnings talks about Lucetum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lucetum is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lucetum have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Lucetum with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lucetum, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lucetum 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 Lucetum safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Lucetum without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Lucetum safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lucetum for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lucetum on the Kidneys?
Lucetum rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lucetum on the Liver?
Lucetum may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lucetum on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lucetum for the heart.
Lucetum 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 Lucetum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lucetum habit forming or addictive?
Lucetum is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lucetum as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lucetum only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lucetum is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lucetum
You can take Lucetum with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lucetum
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lucetum with alcohol.
Lucetum and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Lucetum 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.
Avoid taking Lucetum 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.
Rarely Lucetum can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Lucetum 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.
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
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