Monocef Injection 2gm (Ceftriaxone)

What is Monocef Injection 2gm?

Monocef Injection 2gm is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

Monocef Injection 2gm may also be used to prevent infections during surgery. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you.

This medicine will be given to you regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening of infection.

How Monocef Injection 2gm Works

Monocef Injection 2gm is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Benefits Of Monocef Injection 2gm

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Monocef Injection 2gm is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often inject by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is use to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side Effects Of Monocef Injection 2gm

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Monocef

• Diarrhea
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Rash
• Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Low blood platelets

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Monocef Injection 2gm does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Monocef Injection 2gm is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding

Monocef Injection 2 gm should be use with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is complete and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Monocef 2 gm Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Monocef 2 gm Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Monocef 2 gm Injection is recommend.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

Monocef 2 gm Injection should be use with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Monocef 2 gm Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Monocef 2 gm Injection is not recommend in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

FAQ’s

1. Is Monocef Injection 2gm safe?

Monocef Injection 2 gm is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

2. How long does Monocef Injection 2gm take to work?

Usually, Monocef Injection 2 gm starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

3. Who should not take Monocef Injection 2gm?

Monocef Injection 2 gm should not be prescribe to people who are allergic to Monocef 2 gm Injection or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Monocef 2 gm Injection without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affect by, this medicine.

4. What if I do not get better after using Monocef Injection 2gm?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.