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Composition :

CEFTRIAXONE-1000MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - CEF0196

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FAQs

Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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.

Cefzone 1000mg Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert and omit driving and operating machinery if you experience dizziness.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Cefzone 1000mg Injection. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Cefzone 1000mg Injection may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood test known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Cefzone 1000mg Injection.

Do not take antacids along with Cefzone 1000mg Injection; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Cefzone 1000mg Injection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefzone 1000mg Injection to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cefzone 1000mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Cefzone 1000mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Cefzone 1000mg Injection may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Cefzone 1000mg Injection is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. Cefzone 1000mg Injection is not recommended for a premature baby, or a newborn baby who has jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

About Cefzone 1000mg Injection

Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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.

Cefzone 1000mg Injection contains 'Ceftriaxone', which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell wall, thereby kills the bacteria. Thus, Cefzone 1000mg Injection helps in treating bacterial infection.

In some cases, Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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 Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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 Cefzone 1000mg Injection; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cefzone 1000mg Injection may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of Cefzone 1000mg Injection

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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). Cefzone 1000mg Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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.

Directions for Use

Cefzone 1000mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Cefzone 1000mg Injection

  • Diarrhoea
  • Rashes
  • Changes in results of blood and liver tests
  • Abnormalities (increase/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets

Drug Warnings

Before starting Cefzone 1000mg Injection, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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 Cefzone 1000mg Injection to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CeftriaxoneCalcium gluconate
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CeftriaxoneCalcium chloride
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CeftriaxoneCalcium gluconate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cefzone 1000mg Injection:
Co-administration of Calcium gluconate with Cefzone 1000mg Injection can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cefzone 1000mg Injection with Calcium gluconate is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CeftriaxoneCalcium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cefzone 1000mg Injection:
Co-administration of Calcium chloride with Cefzone 1000mg Injection can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cefzone 1000mg Injection with Calcium chloride is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CeftriaxoneCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefzone 1000mg Injection:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Cefzone 1000mg Injection may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cefzone 1000mg Injection and Cholera, live attenuated together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine, live until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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  • CHLORAMPHENICOL

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Special Advise

  • Cefzone 1000mg Injection 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 Cefzone 1000mg Injection before undergoing these tests.
  • Cefzone 1000mg Injection must not be mixed or administered simultaneously with calcium-containing solutions, including total parenteral nutrition.

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.

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