Manufactured / Marketed By : GSK Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 1sIngredients : Cefuroxime:750mgGeneric Category : Cephalosporins
How it works
ZINACEF 750mg Injection 1s stops the growth and multiplication of bacteria.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for ZINACEF 750mg Injection 1s
- Diarrhea severe
- Chills severe
- Headache severe
- Change in taste
- Chest pain severe
- Difficult or painful urination severe
- Shortness of breath severe
- Stomach pain rare
Uses of ZINACEF 750mg Injection 1s
What is it prescribed for?
- Pharyngitis/TonsilitisThis medicine is used for the treatment of infections of the throat and airways leading to the lungs, namely tonsillitis and pharyngitis, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Ear Infection (Otitis Media)This medicine is used in the treatment of otitis media (middle ear infection) caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, staphylococci, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.
- SinusitisThis medicine is used for the treatment of sinusitis, which is an inflammation of the sinuses, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
- BronchitisThis medicine is used for the treatment of bronchitis, which is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
- Skin and Soft tissue infectionsThis medicine is used in the treatment of skin or soft tissue infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.
- Urinary Tract InfectionThis medicine is used in the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Escherichia coli, etc.
- Lyme diseaseThis medicine is used in the treatment of Lyme disease, which is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. This disease may be associated with symptoms such as a fever, skin rashes with a bulls-eye pattern, growing area of skin redness, etc.
- Gonococcal InfectionThis medicine is used in the treatment of a gonococcal infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient has a known allergy to ZINACEF 750mg Injection 1s or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving/taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary.
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Clostridium difficile-associated DiarrheaImpaired kidney function
Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in these cases.
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Impaired kidney function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of renal impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.
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Use in pediatrics
Use of ZINACEF 750mg Injection 1s is not recommended for infants less than 3 months of age.
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Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
This medicine may cause Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in some patients when it is used for treating Lyme disease. This reaction is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, dizziness, increased heart rate, etc. This reaction usually subsides on its own. Appropriate corrective measures or dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Oral forms: The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one. Injection: Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
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Overdose
Oral forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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