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Novaceft, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Novaceft have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Novaceft 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Novaceft can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Novaceft 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Novaceft is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Novaceft related warnings talks about Novaceft's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Novaceft since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Novaceft have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Novaceft with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Novaceft is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Novaceft 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 Novaceft safe for pregnant women?
Novaceft is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Novaceft safe during breastfeeding?
Novaceft may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Novaceft on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Novaceft on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Novaceft on the Liver?
Novaceft has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Novaceft on the Heart?
Novaceft is completely safe for the heart.
Novaceft 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 Novaceft unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novaceft habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Novaceft has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Novaceft. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Novaceft only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Novaceft is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Novaceft
Taking Novaceft with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novaceft
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Novaceft and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Novaceft can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Occasionally Novaceft can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Novaceft is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Rarely Novaceft can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Novaceft 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
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