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Cecef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Cecef have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cecef 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cecef as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cecef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cecef has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cecef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cecef can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cecef in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. The section on Cecef contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Cecef have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cecef is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Cecef 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cecef is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Cecef safe for pregnant women?
Cecef can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Cecef safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cecef in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Cecef on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Cecef can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Cecef on the Liver?
Cecef is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cecef on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cecef on the heart have been reported.
Cecef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cecef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cecef habit forming or addictive?
Cecef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cecef will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cecef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cecef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cecef
Taking Cecef with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cecef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cecef with alcohol will be.
Cecef is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.
Yes, Cecef is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Cecef will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Cecef has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Cecef does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Do not self-administer Cecef. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Cecef please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
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