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Bacticef (Prayas) is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Other than this, Bacticef (Prayas) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bacticef (Prayas). 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.
Some other side effects of Bacticef (Prayas) have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Bacticef (Prayas) 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bacticef (Prayas) is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Bacticef (Prayas)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Bacticef (Prayas) have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Bacticef (Prayas) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Bacticef (Prayas), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Bacticef (Prayas) is used to treat the following -
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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Bacticef (Prayas) safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Bacticef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Bacticef (Prayas) safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Bacticef.
What is the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) on the Kidneys?
Bacticef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) on the Liver?
Bacticef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Bacticef for the heart.
Bacticef (Prayas) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bacticef (Prayas) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bacticef (Prayas) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Bacticef (Prayas) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bacticef (Prayas), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bacticef (Prayas) can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Bacticef (Prayas) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bacticef (Prayas) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bacticef (Prayas)
Taking Bacticef (Prayas) with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bacticef (Prayas)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bacticef (Prayas) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Bacticef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Bacticef along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Bacticef is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.
Take Bacticef as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Bacticef can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
Yes, Bacticef can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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