Monocef Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Monocef Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Monocef 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Monocef Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Monocef Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Monocef Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Monocef Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Monocef Injection related warnings section.
Monocef Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Monocef Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Monocef Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Monocef Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Monocef Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Monocef 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
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Is the use of Monocef Injection safe for pregnant women?
Monocef Injection is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Monocef Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Monocef Injection has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Monocef Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Monocef Injection on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Monocef Injection on the Liver?
Monocef Injection may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Monocef Injection on the Heart?
Monocef Injection is completely safe for the heart.
Monocef Injection 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 Monocef Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monocef Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Monocef Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Monocef Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Monocef Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Monocef Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Monocef Injection
Taking Monocef Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monocef Injection
Information about the interaction of Monocef Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Monocef Injection 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.
Yes Monocef Injection 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.
Monocef Injection and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Monocef Injection can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Occasionally Monocef Injection 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311