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Odicef 1000 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Odicef 1000 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Odicef 1000 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Odicef 1000 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Odicef 1000 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Odicef 1000 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Odicef 1000 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Odicef 1000 Injection related warnings section.
Odicef 1000 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Odicef 1000 Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Odicef 1000 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Odicef 1000 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Odicef 1000 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Odicef 1000 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 Odicef 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Odicef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Odicef 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Odicef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Odicef 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Odicef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odicef 1000 Injection on the Liver?
Odicef may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Odicef 1000 Injection on the Heart?
Odicef is completely safe for the heart.
Odicef 1000 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 Odicef 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odicef 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Odicef 1000 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Odicef 1000 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Odicef 1000 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Odicef 1000 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Odicef 1000 Injection
Taking Odicef 1000 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odicef 1000 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Odicef 1000 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Odicef is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
No, you can not buy Odicef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Odicef 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.
Discontinuing Odicef in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Odicef 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.
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
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