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Powercef is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Powercef have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Powercef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Powercef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Powercef 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.
In addition, Powercef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Powercef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Powercef can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Powercef in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Powercef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Powercef with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Powercef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Powercef 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 Powercef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Powercef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Powercef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Powercef safe during breastfeeding?
Powercef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Powercef on the Kidneys?
Powercef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Powercef on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Powercef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Powercef on the Heart?
Powercef is not harmful for the heart.
Powercef 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 Powercef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Powercef habit forming or addictive?
Powercef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Powercef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Powercef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Powercef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Powercef
Taking Powercef with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Powercef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Powercef with alcohol will be.
Powercef 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.
Yes, Powercef can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Occasionally Powercef 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.
Yes, you can use Powercef 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.
Yes Powercef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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