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Spectacef Forte Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Spectacef Forte Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Spectacef Forte Injection. 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.
While these are the most often observed Spectacef Forte Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Spectacef Forte Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Spectacef Forte Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Spectacef Forte Injection related warnings talks about Spectacef Forte Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Spectacef Forte Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Spectacef Forte Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Spectacef Forte Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Spectacef Forte Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Spectacef Forte Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Spectacef Forte 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Spectacef Forte Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Spectacef Forte Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Spectacef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Spectacef Forte Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Spectacef has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Spectacef Forte Injection on the Kidneys?
Spectacef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spectacef Forte Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Spectacef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Spectacef Forte Injection on the Heart?
Spectacef is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Spectacef Forte Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spectacef Forte Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Spectacef Forte Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Spectacef Forte Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Spectacef Forte Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Spectacef Forte Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Spectacef Forte Injection
It is safe to take Spectacef Forte Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spectacef Forte Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Spectacef Forte Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Spectacef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Occasionally Spectacef 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.
Occasionally Spectacef 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.
Rarely Spectacef can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Avoid taking Spectacef 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
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