Curecef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Curecef have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Curecef. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Curecef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Curecef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Curecef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Curecef related warnings talks about Curecef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Curecef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Curecef have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Curecef may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Curecef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Curecef 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Curecef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Curecef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Curecef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Curecef safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Curecef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Curecef on the Kidneys?
Curecef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Curecef on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Curecef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Curecef on the Heart?
Curecef is not harmful for the heart.
Curecef 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 Curecef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Curecef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Curecef has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Curecef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Curecef only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Curecef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Curecef
You can take Curecef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Curecef
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Curecef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Curecef 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.
Curecef 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.
Yes, Curecef 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.
Occasionally Curecef 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.
Curecef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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