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Marcef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Marcef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Marcef. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Marcef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Marcef are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Marcef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Marcef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Marcef related warnings section.
Marcef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Marcef contraindications section.
Besides this, Marcef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Marcef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Marcef 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 Marcef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Marcef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Marcef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Marcef safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Marcef on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Marcef on the Kidneys?
Marcef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Marcef on the Liver?
Marcef has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Marcef on the Heart?
You can take Marcef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Marcef 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 Marcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Marcef habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Marcef is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Marcef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Marcef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Marcef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Marcef
It is safe to take Marcef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Marcef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Marcef with alcohol will be.
No, you can not buy Marcef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Marcef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Rarely Marcef can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Discontinuing Marcef in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Occasionally Marcef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311