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Surkef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Surkef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Surkef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Surkef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Surkef 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, Surkef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Surkef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Surkef related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Surkef have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Surkef have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Surkef is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Surkef 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
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Is the use of Surkef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Surkef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Surkef safe during breastfeeding?
Surkef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Surkef on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Surkef on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Surkef on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Surkef on the liver.
What is the effect of Surkef on the Heart?
Surkef is completely safe for the heart.
Surkef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Surkef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Surkef habit forming or addictive?
Surkef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Surkef does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Surkef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Surkef is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Surkef
Taking Surkef with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Surkef
Taking Surkef with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cefobid® (sterile cefoperazone)