Bacterial infections

In Bacterial infections Fortacef 1gm Injection is an antibiotic 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.

Fortacef 1gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain lungs ear urinary tract skin and soft tissues bones and joints blood and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.Fortacef 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 rash and diarrhea. 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. 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 : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with Fortacef 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Fortacef 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 <p> Fortacef 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 Fortacef 1gm Injection since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Fortacef 1gm Injection may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Fortacef 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fortacef 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Fortacef 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fortacef 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Fortacef 1gm Injection consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Bacterial infections

Rash | Allergic reaction | Injection site reaction | Diarrhea

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Q. What organisms does Fortacef 1gm Injection cover?::: Fortacef 1gm Injection is active against pseudomonas anaerobes and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).| Q. How is Fortacef 1gm Injection administered?::: Fortacef 1gm 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 Fortacef 1gm Injection.| Q. Can the use of Fortacef 1gm Injection cause diarrhea?::: Yes the use of Fortacef 1gm Injection can cause diarrhea. Fortacef 1gm 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 Fortacef 1gm Injection take to work?::: Usually Fortacef 1gm 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 Fortacef 1gm 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. Is Fortacef 1gm Injection effective?::: Fortacef 1gm 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 Fortacef 1gm Injection too early the symptoms may return or worsen.