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USES OF CEFIZOX INJECTION

  • Bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF CEFIZOX INJECTION

In Bacterial infections

Ceftizoxime 1gm Injection is a medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CEFIZOX 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 Ceftizoxime 

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

HOW TO USE CEFIZOX INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW CEFIZOX INJECTION WORKS

Ceftizoxime 1gm Injection 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Ceftizoxime  1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ceftizoxime  1gm 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

Ceftizoxime 1gm 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 Ceftizoxime 1gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ceftizoxime  1gm Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ceftizoxime  1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftizoxime 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cefizox 1gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.