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Powercef is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Powercef have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Powercef 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Powercef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Powercef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Powercef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Powercef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Powercef can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Powercef in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Powercef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Powercef with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Powercef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Powercef 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 Powercef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Powercef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Powercef safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Powercef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Powercef on the Kidneys?
Powercef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Powercef on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Powercef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Powercef on the Heart?
You can take Powercef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Powercef 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 Powercef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Powercef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Powercef has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Powercef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Powercef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Powercef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Powercef
It is safe to take Powercef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Powercef
Information about the interaction of Powercef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Discontinuing Powercef 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.
Do not self-administer Powercef. 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.
Yes, Powercef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Powercef works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Occasionally Powercef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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