Pancef Information
Pancef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Pancef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pancef. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Pancef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pancef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Pancef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Pancef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pancef related warnings section.
Pancef can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pancef in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Pancef have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Pancef with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pancef is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pancef Benefits & Uses
Pancef is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Pancef 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 |
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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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Pancef Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pancef is used -
Severe
- Diarrhoea
- पेट दर्द
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Sore throat
- Steven-johnsons syndrome
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Headache
- Urticaria
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Chills
- पेट की गैस
- Flushing
Pancef Related Warnings
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Is the use of Pancef safe for pregnant women?
Pancef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Pancef safe during breastfeeding?
Pancef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Pancef on the Kidneys?
Pancef rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Pancef on the Liver?
Side effects of Pancef rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Pancef on the Heart?
Pancef is not harmful for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Pancef with Other Drugs
Pancef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Pancef Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pancef 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 Pancef
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Is this Pancef habit forming or addictive?
Pancef does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pancef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pancef only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pancef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Pancef Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Pancef
Taking Pancef with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Pancef
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pancef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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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
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
