MONOCEF INJECTION 2GM (CEFTRIAXONE)

Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called ‘Cephalosporin‘ which is used to treat various 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. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s contains ‘Ceftriaxone‘ works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby impairing the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the bacterial cell walls, which kills the bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s. The dose of Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance). In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increases/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets. Not everybody experiences these side-effects. Talk to your doctor if you feel any discomfort while taking Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s.

Before starting Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s 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 2 gm Injection 1’s; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Avoid taking Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Bacterial infections

Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called cephalosporins used to treat various 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 2 gm Injection 1’s is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria.  Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s 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. Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s. Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s is given as an intravenous infusion (drip) or as an injection into the vein or a muscle. The dose of Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Diarrhoea, rashes, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increases/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets are the common side-effects of Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.