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Ekcef 1000 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Ekcef 1000 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ekcef 1000 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ekcef 1000 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ekcef 1000 Injection 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ekcef 1000 Injection related warnings talks about Ekcef 1000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ekcef 1000 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Ekcef 1000 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ekcef 1000 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ekcef 1000 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ekcef 1000 Injection 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 Ekcef 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Ekcef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ekcef 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Ekcef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Ekcef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ekcef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ekcef 1000 Injection on the Heart?
Ekcef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ekcef 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ekcef 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ekcef 1000 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ekcef 1000 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ekcef 1000 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ekcef 1000 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ekcef 1000 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ekcef 1000 Injection
You can take Ekcef 1000 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ekcef 1000 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ekcef 1000 Injection with alcohol will be.
Avoid taking Ekcef 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.
Yes, Ekcef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Ekcef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Ekcef is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Ekcef 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.
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References
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