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Powercef 500 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Powercef 500 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Powercef 500 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Powercef 500 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Powercef 500 Mg Injection 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, Powercef 500 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Powercef 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Powercef 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Powercef 500 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Powercef 500 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Powercef 500 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Powercef 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Powercef 500 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 |
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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 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Powercef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Powercef 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Powercef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Powercef 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Powercef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Powercef 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Powercef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Powercef 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You can take Powercef without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Powercef 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Powercef 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Powercef 500 Mg Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Powercef 500 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Powercef 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Powercef 500 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Powercef 500 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Powercef 500 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Powercef 500 Mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Powercef 500 Mg Injection 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.
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