Vorcef

Composition for Vorcef Products

Vorcef Products are primarily used for

Bacterial infections

About Vorcef Products

Uses of Vorcef Products

Cefotaxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Vorcef Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Vorcef are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypersensitivity, Gastrointestinal disorder.

Severe

Side Effects of Vorcef are Convulsion, Urticaria, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Nausea, Vomiting, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Pseudomembranous colitis, Interstitial nephritis, Red spots or bumps, Dizziness.

How Vorcef Products work

Cefotaxime 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 Vorcef Products

Frequently asked questions about Vorcef Products

Frequently asked questions about Cefotaxime

Q. Is Vorcef 250mg Injection the same as penicillin?
No, Vorcef 250mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. Vorcef 250mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Vorcef 250mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does Vorcef 250mg Injection treat?
Vorcef 250mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Q. Is Vorcef 250mg Injection effective?
Vorcef 250mg 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 Vorcef 250mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Vorcef 250mg Injection administered?
Vorcef 250mg 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 maximum benefit from Vorcef 250mg Injection.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Vorcef 250mg 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. Can the use of Vorcef 250mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Vorcef 250mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Vorcef 250mg Injection 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.
Q. How long does Vorcef 250mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Vorcef 250mg 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.

Products for Vorcef

Vorcef 250mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
13.23
Not Available
Vorcef 500mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
17.91
Not Available

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