Abicef 500mg Injection

Let us guide you through the essential information about Abicef 500mg Injection. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Abicef 500mg Injection.

MRP: ₹ 50.34
Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Ceftriaxone (500mg)
Brand: ABL Lifecare Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Bacterial infections

Description

Abicef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body
It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart
Abicef 500mg Injection may also be used to prevent infections during surgery
It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional
Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you
This medicine will be given to you regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening of infection.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests and blood cell counts (such as high eosinophil count, decreased white blood cells, and low lood platelets)
Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection
These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems
You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Abicef 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abicef 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment of Abicef 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Abicef 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Abicef 500mg Injection is recommended.^However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Abicef 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CAUTION: Abicef 500mg 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.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Abicef 500mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Abicef 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Uses of Abicef 500mg Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Abicef 500mg Injection is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body
It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle
This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart
This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.