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Extacef I 250mg Injection 5ml

Name: Extacef I 250mg Injection 5ml
Brand: BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED
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Overview

Extacef I injection is an antibiotic containing ceftriaxone, belonging to the Cephalosporin class of medicine. It is used for severe bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, ear, stomach, urinary tract, joints, skin and any other surgical procedures. Ceftriaxone kills the infection-causing bacteria by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall.

Extacef I injection will be given to you at a hospital under the medical supervision of a doctor and a nurse. Do not self-inject. Your doctor or nurse will administer this injection as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle, after assessing the correct dose for you based on the severity of the infection.

Sometimes you may experience diarrhoea, altered blood levels, pain at the injection site, headache, and dizziness after taking this medicine. However, these side effects resolve on their own; if they worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Extacef I injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Extacef I injection during pregnancy?

Since there is limited safety data available on the use of Extacef I injection in pregnant women, Extacef I injection must only be used during pregnancy (in particular in the first trimester of pregnancy) if considered essential by your doctor after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Extacef I injection while breastfeeding?

Components of Extacef I injection pass into breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will tell you about the use of this medicine after assessing the need and benefit.
If prescribed, monitor your child closely for antibiotic-related side effects like diarrhoea or fungal infection of the mouth.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Extacef I injection?

You may feel dizzy after taking Extacef I injection, thus be cautious or avoid driving after taking this injection.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Extacef I injection?

Alcohol may worsen the side effect like dizziness along with Extacef I injection . It is advisable to avoid alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have liver diseases.
You have kidney diseases or kidney stones.
You are suffering from gallstones.
You are suffering from anaemia (which reduces red blood cells).
You are suffering from bowel inflammation.
You have a stomach disease or problems like diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.
You have recently taken any medicine containing calcium.
Planning to get a blood test? It may interfere with the results.
Extacef I injection should not be given to premature babies.

Dosage

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when Extacef I injection should be given to you.
It is unlikely that the dose will be missed.
However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.
It is advisable not to miss any dose of antibiotics as it can fail therapy.

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give Extacef I injection, therefore chances of an overdose are rare.
However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach upset immediately after taking this injection, inform your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital as soon as possible.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall, thereby killing the bacteria and preventing infection.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For how long do I need to take this Extacef I injection?

You are supposed to complete the prescribed duration of antibiotics by your doctor. Otherwise, there is a possibility of reoccurrence of the infection.

Can the use of Extacef I injection cause diarrhoea?

Yes, the use of Extacef I injection can cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them. It is an antibiotic that kills both good and bad bacteria, when good bacteria present in the intestine gets killed it can cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to your doctor about it.

Can the Extacef I injection use to treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Yes, the Extacef I injection can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by infection-causing bacteria. Your doctor may prescribe you this medicine based on the condition of your infection and its severity.

What is the dose of Extacef I injection ?

The dose and duration of the treatment with Extacef I injection will be decided by the doctor. It should be given till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

How do I use Extacef I injection ?

Extacef I injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. You should avoid self-injecting. Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

What Extacef I injection is used for?

Extacef I injection is mainly used before surgeries to prevent infection which may arise post-surgery like vaginal or abdominal surgeries to remove the uterus, surgery to remove gall bladder stone or for jaundice, etc.