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About Alvicef 500 Injection

CEFTRIAXONE belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'Cephalosporin' which is used to treat various bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. CEFTRIAXONE does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

CEFTRIAXONE contains 'Ceftriaxone' works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby impairing the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the bacterial cell walls, which kills the bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Uses of Alvicef 500 Injection

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Alvicef 500 Injection

CEFTRIAXONE belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called cephalosporins used to treat various bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). CEFTRIAXONE is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria.  CEFTRIAXONE works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. CEFTRIAXONE does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Directions for Use

CEFTRIAXONE will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer CEFTRIAXONE. CEFTRIAXONE is given as an intravenous infusion (drip) or as an injection into the vein or a muscle. The dose of CEFTRIAXONE can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection.

Side Effects of Alvicef 500 Injection

Like all medicines, CEFTRIAXONE can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Diarrhoea, rashes, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increases/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets are the common side-effects of CEFTRIAXONE. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before starting CEFTRIAXONE, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take CEFTRIAXONE on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking CEFTRIAXONE if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Do not take antacids along with CEFTRIAXONE; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Avoid taking CEFTRIAXONE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CEFTRIAXONE to prevent unpleasant side-effects. CEFTRIAXONE may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.