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Zocef 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Zocef 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zocef 250 Injection. 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 Zocef 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zocef 250 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Zocef 250 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zocef 250 Injection related warnings talks about Zocef 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zocef 250 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Zocef 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zocef 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zocef 250 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.
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Is the use of Zocef 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Zocef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Zocef 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Zocef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zocef 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Zocef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zocef 250 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Zocef on the liver.
What is the effect of Zocef 250 Injection on the Heart?
Zocef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zocef 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zocef 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zocef 250 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zocef 250 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Zocef 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zocef 250 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zocef 250 Injection
Taking Zocef 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zocef 250 Injection
Information about the interaction of Zocef 250 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Zocef does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Zocef.
No, Zocef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Zocef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
No, Zocef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
No, Zocef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Zocef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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