Pancef 1000 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Pancef Information

Pancef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Pancef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pancef. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Pancef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pancef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Pancef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Pancef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pancef related warnings section.

Pancef can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pancef in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Pancef have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Pancef with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pancef is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Pancef Benefits & Uses
Pancef Dosage & How to Take
Pancef Side Effects
Pancef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pancef with Other Drugs
Pancef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pancef
Pancef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pancef Benefits & Uses

Pancef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Pancef Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pancef Related Warnings

Is the use of Pancef safe for pregnant women?

Pancef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Pancef safe during breastfeeding?

Pancef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Pancef on the Kidneys?

Pancef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pancef on the Liver?

Side effects of Pancef rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pancef on the Heart?

Pancef is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pancef with Other Drugs

Pancef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Pancef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pancef unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Pancef

Is this Pancef habit forming or addictive?

Pancef does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pancef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pancef only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Pancef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Pancef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pancef

Taking Pancef with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pancef

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pancef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Pancef

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Pancef with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Pancef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pancef cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally Pancef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Pancef without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Pancef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pancef cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Occasionally Pancef can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Pancef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Discontinuing Pancef 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.