A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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.

A-Cef 2Gm Inj contains 'Ceftriaxone', which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell wall, thereby kills the bacteria. Thus, A-Cef 2Gm Inj helps in treating bacterial infection.

In some cases, A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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 A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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 A-Cef 2Gm Inj; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. A-Cef 2Gm Inj may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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). A-Cef 2Gm Inj is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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.

Before starting A-Cef 2Gm Inj, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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 A-Cef 2Gm Inj to prevent unpleasant side effects. A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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.

• A-Cef 2Gm Inj 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 A-Cef 2Gm Inj before undergoing these tests.
• A-Cef 2Gm Inj must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions, including total parenteral nutrition.