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Pacicef 1000 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Pacicef 1000 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pacicef 1000 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Pacicef 1000 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pacicef 1000 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pacicef 1000 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Pacicef 1000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Pacicef 1000 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Pacicef 1000 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Pacicef 1000 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Pacicef 1000 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pacicef 1000 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 Pacicef 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Pacicef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Pacicef 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Pacicef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Pacicef 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Pacicef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pacicef 1000 Injection on the Liver?
Pacicef has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pacicef 1000 Injection on the Heart?
Using Pacicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pacicef 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pacicef 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Pacicef 1000 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pacicef 1000 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pacicef 1000 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pacicef 1000 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pacicef 1000 Injection
It is safe to take Pacicef 1000 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pacicef 1000 Injection
Information about the interaction of Pacicef 1000 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Avoid taking Pacicef 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.
Pacicef is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Pacicef can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Pacicef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes Pacicef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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