Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Ceftriaxone(1gm)
Vial of 1ml Injection
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Cefonen 1gm 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.
Ceftriaxone works by inhibiting the mucopeptide synthesis in the bacterial cell wall. The beta-lactam moiety of ceftriaxone binds to carboxypeptidases, endopeptidases, and transpeptidases in the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane. These enzymes are involved in cell-wall synthesis and cell division
Cefoperazone was 90% bound to serum proteins. The apparent volume of distribution was 10 to 13L. The half-life of the drug varied from 1.6 to 2.4 hours; serum clearance was between 75 and 96 ml/min. Urinary excretion was rapid, but only 15 to 36% of the cefoperazone dose was recovered in the urine
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
Common side effects of Cefonen
Diarrhea
Abnormal liver function tests
Rash
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
low vitamin K levels.
a decrease in the blood clotting protein prothrombin.
increased risk of bleeding due to clotting disorder.
alcohol intoxication.
inflammation of the large intestine.
liver problems.
Cefonen 1gm Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Consuming alcohol with Cefonen 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Cefonen 1gm 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.
Cefomycin 1gm 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
colitis.
hypoprothrombinemia.
renal/liver disease.
sodium.
dialysis.
disulfiram-like reaction.
liver disease.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cefonen 1gm Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Cefonen 1gm Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Discontinue Cefonen 1gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Cefonen 1gm Injection safe?
Cefonen 1gm Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How long does Cefonen 1gm Injection take to work?
Usually, Cefonen 1gm 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. Who should not take Cefonen 1gm Injection?
Cefonen 1gm Injection should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Cefonen 1gm Injection or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Cefonen 1gm Injection without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Cefonen 1gm 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.
Q. For how long does Cefonen 1gm Injection stay in the body?
Usually, Cefonen 1gm Injection stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.
Q. Is Cefonen 1gm Injection effective?
Cefonen 1gm 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 Cefonen 1gm Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Cefonen 1gm Injection administered?
Cefonen 1gm 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 the maximum benefit from Cefonen 1gm Injection.
