Avucef 500mg Injection [Cefoperazone (500mg)]

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Avucef 500mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Avucef 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

Avucef 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 Avucef 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

- Driving : SAFE

Avucef 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Avucef 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Avucef 500mg Injection is recommended.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Avucef 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Avucef 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.

vial of 1 Injection

Chemical Class :: Cephalosporins
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class :: Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Bacterial infections

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Avucef 500mg Injection effective?::: Avucef 500mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Avucef 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.| Q. How is Avucef 500mg Injection administered?::: Avucef 500mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor???s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Avucef 500mg Injection.| Q. Is Avucef 500mg Injection bactericidal or bacteriostatic?::: Avucef 500mg Injection is primarily bactericidal(one which kills the causative organisms) but it may be bacteriostatic (one which slows down the growth of bacteria) also. Its activity depends on the organism, tissue penetration, dosage, and rate of organism multiplication.| Q. How does Avucef 500mg Injection act?::: Avucef 500mg Injection acts by adhering to the proteins synthesized by the bacteria, thereby inhibiting the organisms to develop their protective covering known as cell wall. This kills the bacteria.| Q. Is Avucef 500mg Injection bad for the kidneys?::: No, Avucef 500mg Injection is not bad for the kidneys when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics, it may increase kidney damage. Therefore, it is advised to take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.| Q. Can the use of Avucef 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?::: Yes, the use of Avucef 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Avucef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic that kills 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. How long does Avucef 500mg Injection take to work?::: Usually, Avucef 500mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.| Q. What if I do not get better after using Avucef 500mg Injection?::: Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.