Monocef 1gm Injection
Monocef 1 G Description
Monocef 1gm injection is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs, ear, stomach/abdomen, urinary tract, joints, and skin. It is also used during surgical procedures to prevent future infections.
This medicine contains ceftriaxone as its active ingredient. Ceftriaxone works by killing infection-causing bacteria. Your doctor will decide the dose, duration, and frequency of treatment after assessing your condition.
Some other ceftriaxone injections are Xoneceff 1gm, Zerox 1gm, Citizone 1gm, and Matrax 1gm.
Monocef 1gm injection will be given to you at a hospital under the medical supervision of the doctor and nurse. Do not self-inject and follow any aftercare instructions given by your doctor. You must complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.
Before starting this tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Also, provide a detailed medical history and list the medicines and supplements you take.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹61.49 |
You Save | ₹8.38 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Ceftriaxone(1.0 G) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Pain and itching at injection site, diarrhea |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Monocef 1 G
Contraindications of Monocef 1 G
- If you are allergic to ceftriaxone or other ingredients of Monocef 1 gm Injection.
- If you are allergic to a class of medicines like cephalosporin.
- In case allergic to medicines like penicillins, monobactams and carbapenems.
- If a newborn suffers from jaundice or is on calcium injection treatment.
- If a newborn suffers from increased bilirubin in the blood.
- Ceftriaxone solution containing lidocaine must not be given as an injection.
Side effects of Monocef 1 G
- Pain and itching at the injection site
- Diarrhoea or loose stools
- Rash
Precautions and Warnings of Monocef 1 G
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney or liver disease or kidney stones.
- You suffer from gallstones (stones in the gallbladder) and anaemia (decreased red blood cells).
- You have inflammation or swelling in a part of the bowel.
- You have stomach disease or experience diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.
- You have taken medicine or supplements containing calcium.
- You develop an allergic reaction after taking a Monocef 1 gm Injection.
- You are planning to get a blood test.
- You develop an allergic reaction after taking Monocef 1 gm Injection.
Directions for Use of Monocef 1 G
Storage and disposal of Monocef 1 G
- Store Monocef 1 gm Injection below 30°C, protect it from direct sunlight.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Discard the unused medicine.
Quick Tips of Monocef 1 G
- Monocef 1 gm injection is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, and heart. It should not be used to treat any other condition unless specified by the doctor....
- This injection will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
- Before starting Monocef injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all your other medicines and your complete medical history....
- Inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions in the past to penicillin or similar antibiotics.
- Diarrhoea, rashes, nausea, vomiting, and headache can occur as side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve within a certain time.
- If you notice skin reactions or fever and flu-like symptoms while or after taking this medicine, inform your doctor immediately.
Dosage of Monocef 1 G
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Monocef 1 G
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Monocef 1 G
Interactions with other medicines
- Blood thinners increase the risk of bleeding. Inform the doctor about it, dose adjustment may be required.
- Some medicines affect the way Monocef works or Monocef itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interactions.
- Using medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders....
Content Details
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Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
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Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Monocef 1 gm Injection if I feel better after taking a few injections?
Q: I am allergic to cefuroxime. Can I take Monocef 1 gm Injection?
Q: What other disease conditions should I discuss with the doctor before taking Monocef 1 gm Injection?
Q: Can I take a Monocef 1 gm Injection at home or on my own?
Q: Can we give Monocef 1 gm Injection during dengue?
Q: Is Monocef 1 gm Injection effective for viruses?
Q: Is Monocef 1 gm Injection effective for typhoid?
Q: Is Monocef 1 gm Injection painful?
Q: What is the composition of Monocef?
Q: What is the course of Monocef injection?
Q: What is Monocef Injection used for?
Q: Does Monocef 1gm affect blood tests?
Q: What are the side effects of Monocef 1gm?
Q: What is the dose of Monocef 1gm injection?
Q: Can Monocef injection be used for pneumonia?
Q: Monocef injection to prevent infections during surgery?
References
- Rocephin 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 10 August 2022]
- Rocephin 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 10 August 2022]
- Rocephin 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 10 August 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 10 August 2022]
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