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Cefadin 500mg Injection 1 Injection in 1 vial

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Cefadin 500mg Injection is a product of Neon Laboratories Ltd

Composition: Cefazolin (500mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 29.42

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All Details About Cefadin 500mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cefadin 500mg Injection

Description:

Cefadin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Cefadin 500mg Injection fights and stops the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a slow drip (intravenous infusion) under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine 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 infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea. 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 last more than a few days.

Earlier using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Cefadin

  • Rash
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefadin 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefadin 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefadin 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefadin 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cefadin 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cefadin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefadin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefadin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefadin 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Can the use of Cefadin 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Affirmative, the use of Cefadin 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. What if Cefadin 500mg Injection doesn't work?

Communicate to your doctor if Cefadin 500mg Injection doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefadin 500mg Injection or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Cefadin 500mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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