Omnicef 1 gm Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of Omnicef 1 gm Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Omnicef 1 gm 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.
While these are the most often observed Omnicef 1 gm Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Omnicef 1 gm 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 Omnicef 1 gm Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Omnicef 1 gm Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Omnicef 1 gm Injection related warnings section.
Omnicef 1 gm Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Omnicef 1 gm Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Omnicef 1 gm Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omnicef 1 gm Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Omnicef 1 gm Injection 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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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omnicef 1 gm Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Omnicef 1 gm Injection safe for pregnant women?
Omnicef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Omnicef 1 gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Omnicef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Omnicef 1 gm Injection on the Kidneys?
Omnicef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omnicef 1 gm Injection on the Liver?
Omnicef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Omnicef 1 gm Injection on the Heart?
Using Omnicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Omnicef 1 gm Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omnicef 1 gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omnicef 1 gm Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Omnicef 1 gm Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Omnicef 1 gm Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Omnicef 1 gm Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Omnicef 1 gm Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Omnicef 1 gm Injection
Taking Omnicef 1 gm Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnicef 1 gm Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Omnicef 1 gm Injection.
Yes, Omnicef is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Discontinuing Omnicef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Omnicef covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Omnicef is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Omnicef is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
No, Omnicef does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Omnicef.
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