Monocef 2g Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Monocef 2g Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Monocef 2g Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Some other side effects of Monocef 2g Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Monocef 2g Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Monocef 2g Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Monocef 2g Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Monocef 2g Injection related warnings section.
Monocef 2g Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Monocef 2g Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Monocef 2g Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Monocef 2g Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Monocef 2g 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 2g Injection safe for pregnant women?
Monocef Injection is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Monocef 2g Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Monocef Injection has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Monocef 2g Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Monocef Injection on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Monocef 2g 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 2g Injection on the Heart?
Monocef Injection is completely safe for the heart.
Monocef 2g 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 2g Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monocef 2g Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Monocef 2g Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Monocef 2g Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Monocef 2g Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Monocef 2g Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Monocef 2g Injection
Taking Monocef 2g Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monocef 2g Injection
Information about the interaction of Monocef 2g 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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