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Telcef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Telcef have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Telcef. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Telcef have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Telcef normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Telcef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Telcef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Telcef related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Telcef since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Telcef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Telcef may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Telcef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Telcef 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 Telcef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Telcef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Telcef safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Telcef on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Telcef on the Kidneys?
Telcef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telcef on the Liver?
Side effects of Telcef rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Telcef on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Telcef for the heart.
Telcef 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 Telcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telcef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Telcef has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Telcef. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telcef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telcef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Telcef
Taking Telcef with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telcef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telcef with alcohol will be.
Do not self-administer Telcef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Occasionally Telcef 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.
Discontinuing Telcef 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.
Yes, Telcef 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.
Yes, you can use Telcef to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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