Cefari 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Cefari 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Cefari 500mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should not self-administer this medicine. Get the injection 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 infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Cefari 500mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should not self-administer this medicine. Get the injection 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 infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Cefari Injection
Benefits of Cefari Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cefari 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Cefari Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cefari
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
How to use Cefari Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cefari Injection works
Cefari 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefari 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefari 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefari 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefari 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefari 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cefari 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cefari 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefari 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefari 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefari 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cefari Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cefari 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefari 500mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefari 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cefari with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cefadroxil may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefadroxil.
Cefadroxil may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefadroxil. If Purified Vi Polysac
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Your doctor may monitor your blood clotting ability frequently and adjust the dose accordingly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Your doctor may monitor your blood clotting ability frequently and adjust the dose accordingly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Cefari 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cefari 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if Cefari 500mg Injection doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Cefari 500mg Injection doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefari 500mg Injection or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
What if I don't get better after using Cefari 500mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Cefari 500mg Injection when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cefari 500mg Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is Cefari 500mg Injection good for urinary tract infection?
Cefari 500mg Injection is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
Is Cefari 500mg Injection safe?
Cefari 500mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
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Name: Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 604, Corporate House, Opp. Torrent House, Nr. Dinesh Hall, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380 009.
Country of origin: India
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