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Monocef Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Monocef Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Monocef Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Monocef Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Monocef Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Monocef Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Monocef Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Monocef Injection related warnings section.
Monocef Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Monocef Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Monocef Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Monocef Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Monocef Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Monocef 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Monocef Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Monocef Injection safe for pregnant women?
Monocef Injection is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Monocef Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Monocef Injection as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Monocef Injection on the Kidneys?
Monocef Injection rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Monocef Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Monocef Injection on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Monocef Injection on the Heart?
Using Monocef Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Monocef Injection 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 Monocef Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monocef Injection habit forming or addictive?
Monocef Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Monocef Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Monocef Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Monocef Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Monocef Injection
It is safe to take Monocef Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monocef Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Monocef Injection with alcohol.
Monocef Injection 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.
Monocef Injection can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Occasionally Monocef Injection 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, Monocef Injection can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Avoid taking Monocef Injection 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.
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