Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s 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 2 gm Injection 1’s contains ‘Ceftriaxone’, which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell wall, thereby kills the bacteria. Thus, Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s helps in treating bacterial infection. In some cases, Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s 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 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. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
Medicinal Benefits
Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s 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 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.
Drug Warnings
Before starting Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s 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 2 gm Injection 1’s to prevent unpleasant side effects. Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s 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.
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 2 gm Injection 1’s 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 2 gm Injection 1’s before undergoing these tests.
Monocef 2 gm Injection 1’s must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions, including total parenteral nutrition.
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