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Nostof 250Mg Injection Substitute

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Composition:

CEFAZOLIN-250MG

Uses:

<p>Nostof 250Mg Injection is used to treat Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Nostof 250Mg Injection are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Respiratory tract infections:</strong> Nostof 250Mg Injection treats infections of the lungs and airways caused by bacterial infections.</li><li><strong>Urinary tract infections (UTIs):</strong> Nostof 250Mg Injection is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.</li><li><strong>Skin and soft tissue infections:</strong> Nostof 250Mg Injection treats infections of the skin and underlying tissues caused by streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus.</li><li><strong>Bone and joint infections:</strong> Nostof 250Mg Injection is used to treat infections in bones and joints caused by Staphylococcus aureus.</li><li><strong>Septicemia:</strong> Nostof 250Mg Injection treats bloodstream infections caused by organisms like E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Staphylococcus aureus.</li><li><strong>Endocarditis:</strong> Nostof 250Mg Injection is used in the treatment of heart lining infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Nostof 250Mg Injection belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called cephalosporins used to treat various bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease).  It is also used before surgeries to prevent post-surgical bacterial infections. Nostof 250Mg Injection contains Cefazolin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria.  Nostof 250Mg Injection works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

FAQs

Nostof 250Mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, lungs, ear, bones, joints, skin, urinary tract, prostate gland and reproductive system. Besides this, it is also used before surgeries to prevent post-surgical bacterial infections.

Nostof 250Mg Injection contains Cefazolin which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby impairing the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This process ultimately disrupts the formation of bacterial cell wall formation, which kills the bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Nostof 250Mg Injection. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

It is recommended to complete the course of Nostof 250Mg Injection even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Nostof 250Mg Injection may interfere with urine test (for sugar) and Coomb’s test (blood test) giving false-positive results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Nostof 250Mg Injection.

Nostof 250Mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking Nostof 250Mg Injection so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly.

Consult the doctor if you think Nostof 250Mg Injection isn’t working for you. Your doctor may increase the dose or prescribe alternate medication based on your condition.

Consult the doctor if your condition does not get better even after completing the duration of treatment or if your condition worsens during treatment with Nostof 250Mg Injection.

In some cases, Nostof 250Mg Injection may cause side effects like injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), vomiting, allergic reaction, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, lightheadedness and dizziness. Most of these side effects of Nostof 250Mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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