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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

CEFTRIAXONE-4GM

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vet Care Pharma

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - VET0071

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FAQs

Vetaceph 4gm 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.

Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm 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.

Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm Injection.

Do not take antacids along with Vetaceph 4gm Injection; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Vetaceph 4gm Injection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Vetaceph 4gm Injection to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Vetaceph 4gm 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

Vetaceph 4gm Injection is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. Vetaceph 4gm Injection is not recommended for a premature baby, or a newborn baby who has jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

About Vetaceph 4gm Injection

Vetaceph 4gm 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.

Vetaceph 4gm Injection contains 'Ceftriaxone', which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell wall, thereby kills the bacteria. Thus, Vetaceph 4gm Injection helps in treating bacterial infection.

In some cases, Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm Injection; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Vetaceph 4gm Injection may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of Vetaceph 4gm Injection

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Vetaceph 4gm 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). Vetaceph 4gm Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Vetaceph 4gm 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

Vetaceph 4gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm Injection, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm Injection to prevent unpleasant side effects. Vetaceph 4gm 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 Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL

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Special Advise

  • Vetaceph 4gm 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 Vetaceph 4gm Injection before undergoing these tests.
  • Vetaceph 4gm 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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