Curecef: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Curecef Information

Curecef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Curecef have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Curecef. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Curecef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Curecef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Curecef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Curecef related warnings talks about Curecef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Curecef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Curecef have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Curecef may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Curecef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Curecef Benefits & Uses
Curecef Dosage & How to Take
Curecef Side Effects
Curecef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Curecef with Other Drugs
Curecef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Curecef
Curecef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Curecef Benefits & Uses

Curecef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Curecef 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
Adult	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Curecef Related Warnings

Is the use of Curecef safe for pregnant women?

Curecef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Curecef safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Curecef for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Curecef on the Kidneys?

Curecef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Curecef on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Curecef on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Curecef on the Heart?

Using Curecef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Curecef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Curecef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Curecef

Is this Curecef habit forming or addictive?

Curecef is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Curecef is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Curecef for mental disorders.

No

Curecef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Curecef

Taking Curecef with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Curecef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Curecef

Question over 5 years ago

How does Curecef work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Curecef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Curecef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Curecef 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Curecef to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Curecef 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Curecef with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Curecef with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Curecef cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Occasionally Curecef 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.