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Sicef 1000 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Sicef 1000 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Sicef 1000 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sicef 1000 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Sicef 1000 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sicef 1000 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sicef 1000 Injection related warnings talks about Sicef 1000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sicef 1000 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sicef 1000 Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Sicef 1000 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Sicef 1000 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Sicef 1000 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Sicef 1000 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 Sicef 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Sicef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Sicef 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Sicef on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Sicef 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Sicef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sicef 1000 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Sicef rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Sicef 1000 Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sicef for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sicef 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sicef 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Sicef 1000 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sicef 1000 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sicef 1000 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sicef 1000 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sicef 1000 Injection
Taking Sicef 1000 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sicef 1000 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sicef 1000 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Sicef 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 Sicef 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.
Sicef 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.
Yes, Sicef can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes, Sicef 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.
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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