Drug name: Tercef

Active Ingredients:

• Ceftriaxone

Therapeutic effects of Tercef: The active ingredient of Tercef is ceftriaxone. This ingredient is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotics. Ceftriaxone produces bactericidal effects by not allowing the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell walls. By blocking the carboxy and transpeptidase, Ceftriaxone distrupts the production of peptidoglycane. The said substance is responsible for the stability and stiffness of the cell wall. Once the peptidoglycane production is disturbed, the bacterial cell becomes unstable resulting to lysis of the microorganisms. Ceftriaxone is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against wide variety of bacteria. The long list includes aerobic and anaerobic as well as Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms.

Indications: Tercef is administered to treat:

• Condition in which the bloodstream is overwhelmed by bacteria (Sepsis)
• Infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (Meningitis)
• Infection of the abdomen (inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and bile-excreting ducts, peritonitis)
• Infections of conjunctive tissue, joints, bones, and skin
• Infections in people with weak immune system
• Infection of the urinary tract and kidney
• Bacterial infection of the air passage (ENT diseases, pneumonia)
• Genital infections such as gonorrhea

Precautions and Restrictions: Tercef should not be used if you experience any of the below mentioned conditions:

• If you are allergic to ceftriaxone or to other beta-lactam antibiotics
• Diseases related to the digestive system such as colitis and malnutrition
• Liver disorder
• Any kind of renal disorder
• Pregnancy
• Lactation

Tercef is primarily used to treat bacterial infections and it is ineffective against infections caused by virus.

Side effects of Tercef: Use of Tercef may cause certain side effects. The below mentioned side effects may not occur to every user of this medicine. Some of the common side effects that users of Tercef my experience are:

• Pain in the area of injection
• Problems of the central nervous system such as vertigo, flushing, perspiration, cephalalgia
• Effects of the digestive system such as pyrosis, vomiting, urge to vomit, stomach ache, severe diarrhea, blood in stool, and dyspepsia
• Various allergic reactions such as rashes in the skin and in rare cases anaphylactic shock
• Pyrexia

The above mentioned lists of side effects is not comprehensive hence for a detailed list kindly consult a doctor or see the information provided by the manufacturer of this medicine.

Interactions: It is advisable to consult a doctor before using Tercef. Apprise him of the treatment or medication you are currently under and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug. This is to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe. Be cautious if you are using Tercef with the following medicines:

• Medicines that promote the formation of urine (Diuretics)
• Antibiotics such as aminoglycosides
• Anticoagulants
• Medications for gout

Additional Information: Tercef should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Tercef is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use it for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.