Cetrex 250 mg Injection
Prescription Required
Primary uses of Cetrex 250 mg Injection
MRP
₹28.03
1 ml in 1 vial
1 Vial
Medicine Overview of Cetrex Injection
Uses of Cetrex Injection
Cetrex 250 mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
Cetrex Injection side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cetrex are Rash, Abnormal liver function tests, Diarrhoea.
How to use Cetrex Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cetrex Injection works
Cetrex 250 mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is needed for them to survive.
In Depth Information on Cetrex Injection
Expert advice for Cetrex Injection
- Your doctor has prescribed Cetrex 250 mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cetrex 250 mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cetrex 250 mg Injection as it may cause increased side effects.
Cetrex Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Cetrex Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE
Cetrex 250 mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy.
Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
Lactation
CAUTION
Cetrex 250 mg Injection should be used with caution during lactation.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
Cetrex 250 mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
SAFE
Cetrex 250 mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cetrex 250 mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
Cetrex 250 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrex 250 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Cetrex 250 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Dose adjustment of Cetrex 250 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you miss a dose of Cetrex Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cetrex 250 mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions about Cetrex Injection
Frequently asked questions about Ceftriaxone
Q. Is it bactericidal or bacteristatic?
It is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is bactericidal drug
Q. Is ceftriaxone compatible with potassium or potassium chloride?
Yes, ceftriaxone is compatible with potassium or potassium chloride when taken together
Q. What organisms does Cetrex cover?
Cetrex is active against pseudomonas, staphylococcus, and klebsiella bacteria. It has no activity against chlamydia, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mrsa), and mycoplasma.
Q. Is ceftriaxone a form of penicillin drug?
No, ceftriaxone is not a penicillin drug
Q. Is Cetrex safe in liver disease?
Yes, Cetrex is safe in liver disease. Please consult your doctor for your medical condition before taking the drug
Q. Is Cetrex the same as cephalexin, Monocef-o, Monocef 200, Monocef tablet, Cefakind, or Cefakind 250?
No, all are different cephalosporin antibiotics. Monocef-o, Monocef 200, or Monocef tablet contain cefpodoxmine, and Cefakind, or Cefakind 250 contain cefuroxime
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