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Medocid 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. Medocid 1000 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Medocid 1000 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Medocid 1000 Mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Medocid 1000 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Medocid 1000 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Medocid 1000 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Medocid 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 Medocid 1000 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Medocid safely.
Is the use of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Medocid has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Medocid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Medocid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Medocid 1000 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Medocid for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medocid 1000 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medocid 1000 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Medocid 1000 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Medocid 1000 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Medocid 1000 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Medocid 1000 Mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Medocid 1000 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Medocid 1000 Mg Injection
You can take Medocid 1000 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medocid 1000 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Medocid 1000 Mg Injection with alcohol.
Medocid and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Medocid 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, you can use Medocid to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Yes, Medocid is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Occasionally Medocid 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.
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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311