Monocef 125 mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Monocef 125 mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Monocef 125 mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Monocef 125 mg Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Monocef 125 mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Monocef 125 mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Monocef 125 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Monocef 125 mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Monocef 125 mg Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Monocef 125 mg Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Monocef 125 mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Monocef 125 mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Monocef 125 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Monocef 125 mg Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Monocef 125 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Monocef Injection is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Monocef 125 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Monocef Injection as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Monocef 125 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Monocef Injection rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Monocef 125 mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Monocef Injection on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Monocef 125 mg Injection on the Heart?
Using Monocef Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Monocef 125 mg Injection 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 Monocef 125 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monocef 125 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Monocef 125 mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Monocef 125 mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Monocef 125 mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Monocef 125 mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Monocef 125 mg Injection
It is safe to take Monocef 125 mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monocef 125 mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Monocef 125 mg Injection with alcohol.
Monocef Injection does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Monocef Injection can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Occasionally Monocef Injection 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.
Yes, Monocef Injection 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 Monocef Injection 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.
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