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Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection 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 Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Efoceft 1000 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 |
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 Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Efoceft in pregnant women.
Is the use of Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Efoceft on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Efoceft rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Efoceft may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You can take Efoceft without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection
Taking Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Efoceft 1000 Mg Injection with alcohol.
Occasionally Efoceft 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.
Yes, Efoceft 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.
Avoid taking Efoceft with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Efoceft can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Efoceft 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
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