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Marcef 250 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Marcef 250 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Marcef 250 Mg Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Marcef 250 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Marcef 250 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Marcef 250 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Marcef 250 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Marcef 250 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Marcef 250 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Marcef 250 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Marcef 250 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Marcef 250 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Marcef 250 Mg 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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Is the use of Marcef 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Marcef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Marcef 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Marcef on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Marcef 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Marcef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Marcef 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Marcef has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Marcef 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You can take Marcef without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Marcef 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Marcef 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Marcef 250 Mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Marcef 250 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Marcef 250 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Marcef 250 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Marcef 250 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Marcef 250 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Marcef 250 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Marcef 250 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can use Marcef 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.
Yes, Marcef 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.
Marcef 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.
Do not self-administer Marcef. 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.
Marcef 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
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311