Kyocef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood and heart.

Kyocef 500mg Injection is also used to prevent infections during surgery. It fights the infection by killing 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 diarrhoea, rash, and changes in liver function tests and blood cell 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 do not go away.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver 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 women should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Kyocef Powder for Injection

Bacterial infections

Side effects of Kyocef Powder for Injection

Common

Abnormal liver function tests
Diarrhea
Rash

How to use Kyocef Powder for Injection

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

How Kyocef Powder for Injection works

Kyocef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills 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 Kyocef 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kyocef 500mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding

CAUTION

Kyocef 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Kyocef 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kyocef 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kyocef 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Kyocef 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kyocef 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Kyocef 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Kyocef Powder for Injection?

If you miss a dose of Kyocef 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Kyocef 500mg 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 harder to treat.
Discontinue Kyocef 500mg 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.

Patient Concerns

How it worked, any causes, remides

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Loteprednol is used in the treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions of the superficial layers of the eye, such as allergic conjunctivitis (allergic itching and redness of the whites of the eye, with tearing), conjunctivitis that occurs as part of acne rosacea (persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose), superficial punctate keratitis (inflammation of cornea), iritis (Inflammation of the interior eye structures), cyclitis (inflammation of cilliary body of the eye). It is also used in the treatment of postoperative inflammation of the eye after the eye surgery.Tobramycin is used as an injection for treating bacterial infections of the skin, heart, stomach, brain, spinal cord, lungs, and urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). It is also used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. In the form of eye-drops, it can be used to treat eye infections.

My baby is having stomach problem. Frequent loose motion

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatmentdiarrhea can be caused by: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) bacterial infections viral infections parasites malnutrition improper food preparation poor hygieneMake sure your child drinks plenty of fluids. Do not feed them foods that seem to trigger diarrhea. Wash your hands often ? especially after each diaper change ? to avoid spreading bacteria in the home.t?s important to follow the doctor?s advice carefully. Avoid giving your child foods or liquids that trigger diarrhea. Stick with bland foods instead (such as potatoes, toast, or bananas) until the diarrhea has subsided.

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FAQs

Q. How long does Kyocef takes to work?

Usually, Kyocef starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Kyocef?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. For how long does Kyocef stay in the body?

Usually, Kyocef stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.

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