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Pacicef is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Pacicef have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Pacicef 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pacicef as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pacicef normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Pacicef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pacicef related warnings talks about Pacicef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pacicef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pacicef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Pacicef may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Pacicef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pacicef 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 Pacicef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Pacicef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Pacicef safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Pacicef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Pacicef on the Kidneys?
Pacicef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pacicef on the Liver?
Pacicef has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pacicef on the Heart?
Using Pacicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Pacicef 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 Pacicef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pacicef habit forming or addictive?
Pacicef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pacicef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pacicef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pacicef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pacicef
It is safe to take Pacicef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pacicef
Information about the interaction of Pacicef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Avoid taking Pacicef 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.
Pacicef is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Pacicef 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.
Pacicef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes Pacicef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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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
