Opicef
Opicef Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Opicef Products
Opicef Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Opicef are Diarrhea, Rash, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Decreased white blood cell count, Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes.
How Opicef Products work
Ceftriaxone 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.
Patient Concerns about Opicef Products
Frequently asked questions about Opicef Products
Frequently asked questions about Ceftriaxone
Q. Is Opicef 500mg Injection safe?
Opicef 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 Opicef 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Opicef 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 Opicef 500mg Injection?
Opicef 500mg Injection should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Opicef 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 Opicef 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 Opicef 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 Opicef 500mg Injection stay in the body?
Usually, Opicef 500mg Injection stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.
Q. Is Opicef 500mg Injection effective?
Opicef 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 Opicef 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Opicef 500mg Injection administered?
Opicef 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 Opicef 500mg Injection.
Products for Opicef
Opicef 500mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹43.9
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Opicef 1000mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹50.34
Not Available
Opicef 250mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹24
Not Available