Cphenicol Injection
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Product introduction
Cphenicol Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Cphenicol Injection is used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. It may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, taste change, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Cphenicol Injection is used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. It may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, taste change, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Cphenicol Injection
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Cphenicol Injection
In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Cphenicol Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Cphenicol Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Cphenicol 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 Cphenicol
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Cphenicol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cphenicol Injection works
Cphenicol Injection is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Cphenicol Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cphenicol Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cphenicol Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cphenicol Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cphenicol Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cphenicol Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cphenicol Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cphenicol Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cphenicol Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cphenicol 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.
- The injection may be given into a muscle (intramuscularly) or into a vein (intravenously).
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Do not use Cphenicol Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amphenicols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Chloramphenicol
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Cphenicol Injection takes to work?
Usually, Cphenicol Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if I don't get better after using Cphenicol 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 Cphenicol Injection when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cphenicol Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Name: Prevego Healthcare & Research Private Limited
Address: Satyam Medical, Room No.9, Ground Floor, Laxmi Niwas 4-6, Bora Bazar Street, Fort MUMBAI Mumbai City MH 400001 IN
Country of origin: India
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