Monocef 250mg Injection

WHAT IS MONOCEF 250MG?

MONOCEF 250MG contains ceftriaxone which belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporin

WHAT MONOCEF 250MG IS USED FOR?

It is used to treat infections of the,

Brain (meningitis), lungs, blood and heart
Middle ear
Abdomen and abdominal wall (peritonitis)
Urinary tract and kidneys
Bones and joints
Skin or soft tissues
It can be given to treat,

Sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea and syphilis)
Patients with low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) who have fever due to bacterial infection
Infections of the chest in adults with chronic bronchitis
Lyme disease (caused by tick bites) in adults and children including newborn babies from 15 days of age
Infections during surgery

WARNING & PRECAUTION:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your Doctor, if you:

Are allergic or hypersensitive to Ceftriaxone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Have recently had diarrhoea
Have ever had problems with your gut, in particular colitis (inflammation of the bowel)
Have liver or kidney problems
Have other illnesses, such as hemolytic anemia (a reduction in your red blood cells that may make your skin pale yellow and cause weakness or breathlessness)

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

Ask your doctor for advice before giving this medicine to your children

DRIVING & USING MACHINES

MONOCEF 250MG can cause dizziness. If you feel dizzy, do not drive or use any tools or machines. Talk to your doctor if you experience these symptoms

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Aminoglycosides (used to treat infections)
Chloramphenicol (used to treat infections, particularly of the eyes)

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

MONOCEF 250MG is usually given by a doctor or nurse
It can be given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or into a muscle

SIDE EFFECTs OF MONOCEF 250MG INJECTION:

COMMON

Abnormalities with your white blood cells (such as a decrease of leucocytes and an increase of eosinophils) and platelets (decrease of thrombocytes)
Loose stools or diarrhoea
Changes in the results of blood tests for liver functions
Rash

SERIOUS

Fungal infections (for example, thrush)
A decrease in the number of white blood cells (granulocytopenia)
Reduction in number of red blood cells (anaemia)
Bruising easily and pain and swelling of your joints
Headache, dizziness
Itching
Pain or a burning feeling along the vein where ceftriaxone has been given
Abnormal kidney function test (blood creatinine increased)

RARE

Inflammation of the large bowel (colon): diarrhoea, usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain and     fever
Difficulty in breathing (bronchospasm)
Blood or sugar in your urine
Edema (fluid build-up)
Shivering

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

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

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Monocef Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

Monocef Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Monocef Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Monocef Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MONOCEF INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Monocef  Injection, please consult your doctor.