Monocef 500mg Injection
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PRODUCT DETAILS
About MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION
MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.
MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION contains ‘Ceftriaxone’, which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell wall, thereby kills the bacteria. Thus, MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION helps in treating bacterial infection.
In some cases, MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION may cause side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increase/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets. Although not everybody experiences these side effects, if they occur consult your doctor.
Talk to your doctor before taking MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Do not take antacids along with MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
Uses of MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits
MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called cephalosporins used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
- Changes in results of blood and liver tests
- Abnormalities (increase/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before starting MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION or against any antibiotic. Talk to your doctor if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION to prevent unpleasant side effects. MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION may interact with a diuretic (furosemide) and antibiotic (chloramphenicol).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), hyperbilirubinemia (excess bilirubin in the blood), gall bladder disease, pancreatitis, seizures, kidney or liver disease.
Safety Advice
ALCOHOL
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
PREGNANCY
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
BREAST FEEDING
Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
DRIVING
MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
LIVER
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
KIDNEY
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
- Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
- Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.
Special Advise
- MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION might affect the result of diagnostic tests like Coombs’ test (a test for some blood problems), galactosaemia (an abnormal build-up of the sugar galactose), and glucose tests. So tell your doctor that you are taking MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION before undergoing these tests.
- MONOCEF 500MG INJECTION must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions, including total parenteral nutrition.
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