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Sivcef 500mg Injection

by Sivling Technologies Pvt Ltd
Cefuroxime (500mg)

₹45

Sivcef 500mg Injection

Introduction to Sivcef 500mg Injection

Sivcef 500mg Injection contains Cefuroxime (Cephalosporin Antibiotic) which is used in the treatment of Various Bacterial Infections such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); Lyme disease (an infection that may develop after a person is bitten by a tick); and gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease);

  • Antibiotics such as cefuroxime will not show any effect in case of flu, colds, or other viral infections.
  • Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

 

Safety Advice for Sivcef 500mg Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Consult your doctor and inform them if you already have some liver conditions.

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Consult your doctor and inform them if you already have some kidney conditions.

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Consult your doctor and inform them about your alcohol habit before taking Sivcef 500mg Injection.

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Consult your doctor if you feel any conditions like dizziness.

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It is safe to take During Pregnancy.

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It is safe to take during Breastfeeding.

How Sivcef 500mg Injection works

Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic exhibit their activity by retarding the growth of harmful bacteria.

How To Use Sivcef 500mg Injection

  • Follow the dose schedule as mentioned by your doctor.
  • It can be taken with or without food but at around the same times every day

Special Precautions About Sivcef 500mg Injection

  • Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cefuroxime; other cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medications.
  • If you are taking antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum, take them at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after cefuroxime.
  • Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (condition that causes swelling in the lining of the colon [large intestine]), or kidney or liver disease.

Benefits Of Sivcef 500mg Injection

  • helps in treatment of pneumonia.

Side Effects Of Sivcef 500mg Injection

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • wheezing (high pitched sound while Breathing)
  • Swelling of the face and throat
  • Swelling of the eyes and tongue

Similar Medicine Of Sivcef 500mg Injection

What If I Missed A Dose Of Sivcef 500mg Injection

If you miss a dose, consult your doctor. Do not double up the doses to compensate for missed doses.

Health And Lifestyle

Consume nutritious meals, stay hydrated, take enough rest, and avoid smoking and drinking habits.

Drug Interaction

  • Omeprazole
  • Probenacid
  • Mycophenolic Acid

Drug Food Interaction

  • Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing calcium may reduce efficacy of antibiotics.

Disease Explanation

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Bacterial infections are caused by bacterial growth in our Body. You can get sick from getting harmful bacteria in your skin, Gatro Intestinal tract, lungs, heart, brain, blood or anywhere else in your body.

FAQ's on Sivcef 500mg Injection

Can Sivcef be given in nursing mothers?

Sivcef should be used with caution in nursing mothers as it is excreted via milk and can get transferred to the baby while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before you start taking this medication for infections.

Can Sivcef be given in patients with kidney failure?

Sivcef is a medication which is excreted through the kidneys. Yes, it can be given, but the dosage of the antibiotic should be decreased according to the severity of the kidney impairment. Inform your doctor if you have any history of kidney impairment before you start taking this medication.

Can Sivcef be used in kids?

Yes, Sivcef can be used in the children of age 3 months or more for treating the infections. The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established in children less than 3 months. Special care must be taken while giving antibiotics to the children. The dosage must be calculated appropriately according to the age and weight of the child. Do consult your treating physician for exact instructions.

Is Sivcef better than amoxicillin?

Sivcef is an antibiotic which is useful in treating bacterial infections. Amoxicillin is also an effective and cheap antibiotic which is used to treat many types of bacterial infections. The only difference among these medicines is the response of the medicine to the infection, as it varies from person to person. The effectiveness of two daily dose of Sivcef is same as three daily doses of amoxicillin.

Can Sivcef cause diarrhea?

Yes, in rare cases, Sivcef can cause serious diarrhea during or after antibiotic use. When the broad-spectrum antibiotics are started or given for a longer time, the normal bacterial gut flora gets damaged and that can lead to diarrhea. Usually, discontinuation of medicine can subside diarrhea. However, if diarrhea persists or if there is blood in the stool then immediately contact your physician.

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Rakshita Garg

Content Updated on

Tuesday, 7 May, 2024

Sources

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601206.html

Prescription Required

Sivcef 500mg Injection

by Sivling Technologies Pvt Ltd
Cefuroxime (500mg)

₹45

Sivcef 500mg Injection

Sivcef 500mg Injection

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