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Pacicef 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Pacicef 500 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pacicef 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pacicef 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pacicef 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Pacicef 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Pacicef 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pacicef 500 Injection related warnings section.
Pacicef 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pacicef 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pacicef 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pacicef 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pacicef 500 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 Pacicef 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Pacicef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Pacicef 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Pacicef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Pacicef 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Pacicef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pacicef 500 Injection on the Liver?
Pacicef has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pacicef 500 Injection on the Heart?
Using Pacicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pacicef 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pacicef 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Pacicef 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pacicef 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pacicef 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pacicef 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pacicef 500 Injection
It is safe to take Pacicef 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pacicef 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Pacicef 500 Injection 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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