Gencef

Zydus Cadila

Composition for Gencef Products

Gencef Products are primarily used for

Bacterial infections

About Gencef Products

Uses of Gencef Products

Cefotaxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Gencef Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Gencef are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypersensitivity, Gastrointestinal disorder.

Severe

Side Effects of Gencef are Convulsion, Urticaria, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Nausea, Vomiting, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Pseudomembranous colitis, Interstitial nephritis, Red spots or bumps, Dizziness.

How Gencef Products work

Cefotaxime 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.

Patient Concerns about Gencef Products

Frequently asked questions about Gencef Products

Frequently asked questions about Cefotaxime

Q. Is Gencef 1gm Injection the same as penicillin?
No, Gencef 1gm Injection is not the same as penicillin. Gencef 1gm Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Gencef 1gm Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does Gencef 1gm Injection treat?
Gencef 1gm Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Q. Is Gencef 1gm Injection effective?
Gencef 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 Gencef 1gm Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Gencef 1gm Injection administered?
Gencef 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 Gencef 1gm Injection.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Gencef 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. Can the use of Gencef 1gm Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Gencef 1gm Injection can cause diarrhea. Gencef 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 Gencef 1gm Injection take to work?
Usually, Gencef 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.

Products for Gencef

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vial of 1 Injection
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