Zocef

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  • Contains / Salt: Cefuroxime (500 mg)
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    Zocef Information

    Zocef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection,Syrup,Tablet. Other than this, Zocef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

    Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zocef. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

    Some other side effects of Zocef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Zocef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

    Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zocef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zocef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

    Some other conditions that can be affected by Zocef are listed in the contraindications section below.

    Besides this, Zocef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

    You should also be aware that Zocef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



    Zocef Benefits & Uses

    Zocef is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    Zocef Dosage & How to Take

    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

    Zocef Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Zocef safe for pregnant women?


      Zocef is safe to take during pregnancy.

      Safe
    • Is the use of Zocef safe during breastfeeding?


      Zocef is safe for breastfeeding women.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Zocef on the Kidneys?


      Zocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Zocef on the Liver?


      Zocef is completely safe for the liver.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Zocef on the Heart?


      Zocef is not harmful for the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Zocef with Other Drugs

    Zocef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -



    Zocef Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zocef unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Zocef

    • Is this Zocef habit forming or addictive?


      Forming a habit of Zocef has not been reported.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zocef. So it is best to avoid driving.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Zocef should be used only after doctor's advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, Zocef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

      No

    Zocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Zocef


      Taking Zocef with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Zocef


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zocef with alcohol will be.

      Unknown


    Frequently asked Questions about Zocef

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Does Zocef cover MRSA infections?

    Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

    No, Zocef does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Zocef.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Does Zocef cover enterococcus?

    Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

    No, Zocef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Zocef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance. 

    Question about 4 years ago

    Is Zocef a sulfa drug?

    Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

    No, Zocef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Does Zocef contain penicillin?

    Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

    No, Zocef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

    Question over 4 years ago

    Does Zocef affect hemoglobin?

    Yes, Zocef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312



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