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Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pilcef 1000 Mg 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 Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pilcef safely.
Is the use of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Pilcef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Pilcef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pilcef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Pilcef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pilcef 1000 Mg Injection with alcohol.
Yes Pilcef 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.
Pilcef does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Pilcef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, you can use Pilcef to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Do not self-administer Pilcef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
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References
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