Bacterial infections

In Bacterial infections Cefoperacin 1000mg 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.

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

Cefoperacin 1000mg 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.Cefoperacin 1000mg 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.

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

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Consuming alcohol while taking Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing increased heart beat nausea thirst chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Cefoperacin 1000mg 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 <p> Cefoperacin 1000mg 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 Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection is recommended. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Cephalosporins|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Bacterial infections

Increased liver enzymes | Allergic reaction | Anemia (low number of red blood cells) | Diarrhea | Injection site reactions (pain swelling redness)

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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. Is Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection effective?::: Cefoperacin 1000mg 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 Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection too early the symptoms may return or worsen.| Q. How is Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection administered?::: Cefoperacin 1000mg 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 Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection.| Q. Is Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection bactericidal or bacteriostatic?::: Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection is primarily bactericidal(one which kills the causative organisms) but it may be bacteriostatic (one which slows down the growth of bacteria) also. Its activity depends on the organism tissue penetration dosage and rate of organism multiplication.| Q. How does Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection act?::: Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection acts by adhering to the proteins synthesized by the bacteria thereby inhibiting the organisms to develop their protective covering known as cell wall. This kills the bacteria.| Q. Is Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection bad for the kidneys?::: No Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection is not bad for the kidneys when given alone but when given along with aminoglycosides (gentamicin tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics it may increase kidney damage. Therefore it is advised to take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.| Q. Can the use of Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection cause diarrhea?::: Yes the use of Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic that kills 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 Cefoperacin 1000mg Injection take to work?::: Usually Cefoperacin 1000mg 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. What if I do not get better after using Cefoperacin 1000mg 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.