Medicine Details
Cefpar 1gm Injection
Manufacturer: Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: Cefoperazone (1gm)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Bacterial infections Cefpar 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.
Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Description: Cefpar 1gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Cefpar 1gm Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine 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 diarrhea and changes in liver function tests and blood counts. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased side effects. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney 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.
How to Use: Cefpar 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 : UNSAFE - Consuming alcohol while taking Cefpar 1gm Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Cefpar 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 - Cefpar 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 Cefpar 1gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. - Driving : SAFE - Cefpar 1gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Cefpar 1gm Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cefpar 1gm Injection is recommended. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Cefpar 1gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Cefpar 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.
Packaging: vial of 1 Injection
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Bacterial infections
Side Effects: Allergic reaction | Anemia (low number of red blood cells) | Diarrhea | Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR