manufacturers

Alpic Biotech Ltd

salt_composition

Ceftriaxone (500mg)

medicine_type

drugs

introduction

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Aacef 500mg Injection is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

benefits

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

description

Aacef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.Aacef 500mg 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.The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests and blood cell counts (such as high eosinophil count, decreased white blood cells, and low lood platelets). Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

how_to_use

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

safety_advise

- Alcohol : SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Aacef 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aacef 500mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION

Aacef 500mg 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. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Aacef 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aacef 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aacef 500mg Injection is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Aacef 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aacef 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment of Aacef 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

if_miss

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

Packaging Detail

vial of 1 Injection

Package

Vial

Qty

1

Product Form

Injection

MRP

43.12

prescription_required

Prescription Required

Fact_Box

Chemical Class :: Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

primary_use

Treatment of Bacterial infections

storage

Store below 30°C

use_of

Treatment of Bacterial infections

common_side_effect

Diarrhea | Abnormal liver function tests | Rash | Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils) | Decreased white blood cell count | Low blood platelets

alcoholInteraction

SAFE

pregnancyInteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

lactationInteraction

CAUTION

drivingInteraction

UNSAFE

kidneyInteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

liverInteraction

CAUTION

MANUFACTURER_ADDRESS

80, Neelkanth Estate, Sarkhej Bawla Highway, Ahmedabad., Gujarat, India.

Q_A

Q. Is Aacef 500mg Injection safe?::: Aacef 500mg 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 Aacef 500mg Injection take to work?::: Usually, Aacef 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. Who should not take Aacef 500mg Injection?::: Aacef 500mg Injection should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Aacef 500mg 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 Aacef 500mg 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 Aacef 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.| Q. For how long does Aacef 500mg Injection stay in the body?::: Usually, Aacef 500mg Injection stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.| Q. Is Aacef 500mg Injection effective?::: Aacef 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 Aacef 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.| Q. How is Aacef 500mg Injection administered?::: Aacef 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 the maximum benefit from Aacef 500mg Injection.

How it works

Aacef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Marketer details

Alpic Biotech Ltd | 80, Neelkanth Estate, Sarkhej Bawla Highway, Ahmedabad., Gujarat, India.

Reference

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 230-31. | Ceftriaxone. Austria: Sandoz GmbH; 2013. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/065168s019lbl.pdf | Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.scielo.br/j/jped/a/pKPFtLMX4jNH6tTtrqNwb4r/?format=pdf&lang=en | Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs