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Eldocef 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. Other than this, Eldocef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Eldocef. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Eldocef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Eldocef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Eldocef has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Eldocef related warnings talks about Eldocef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Eldocef 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 Eldocef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Eldocef may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eldocef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Eldocef 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 Eldocef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Eldocef safe for pregnant women?
Eldocef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Eldocef safe during breastfeeding?
Eldocef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Eldocef on the Kidneys?
Eldocef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eldocef on the Liver?
Eldocef may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Eldocef on the Heart?
Using Eldocef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Eldocef 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 Eldocef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eldocef habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Eldocef.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Eldocef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Eldocef only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Eldocef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eldocef
It is safe to take Eldocef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eldocef
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eldocef with alcohol.
Eldocef and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Eldocef works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Occasionally Eldocef 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.
Eldocef does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Eldocef is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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