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About Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection does not work against infections caused by the virus.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience redness and swelling along with a vein, red raised skin rash, which may be itchy, burning, painful, inflammation, or swelling at the site of injection or diarrhea. Most of these side effects of Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection. Drive only if you are alert as Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may cause dizziness. If you are on a controlled sodium diet, inform your doctor before taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection. If you have a widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Uses of Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection are as follows:

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Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection contains Ceftazidime, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin and soft tissue. Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Additionally, Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may be used to treat fever due to bacterial infections in patients with low white blood cells count and also to prevent bacterial infections in men during prostate surgery.
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If you are allergic to Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems or diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection. Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and coomb’s test (blood test), resulting in unusual results. Therefore, inform the lab technician that you are taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection before undergoing any tests. If you are on a controlled sodium diet, inform your doctor before taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection. If you have a widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Drive only if you are alert as Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.
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Alcohol
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The interaction of Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection.
Pregnancy
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Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
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Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may be excreted in human milk in small amounts. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
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Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may cause dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection.
Liver
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Take Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
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Take Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
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Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection should be used in children only in doses as prescribed by a doctor.
Heart
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection should be administered with caution in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please talk to your doctor before receiving Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection.
Geriatrics
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Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection should be administered with caution to elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Please consult your doctor before receiving Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by damaging the bacterial cell wall (protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills bacteria.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may be used to treat meningitis (inflammation of membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by bacterial infection. Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or if you notice blood or mucus in stools, avoid taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection and consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to take Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection with furosemide as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of kidney problems, especially in patients with kidney impairment and also when Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection is given in high doses. However, please consult your doctor before taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection with other medicines.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection is not used to treat viral infections. Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.
You are not recommended to stop taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection, please consult your doctor.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection belongs to a class of antibiotics used to treat several bacterial infections.
Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.
Common side effects of Cefactiv 2.5 gm Injection may include redness and swelling along with a vein, a red raised skin rash that may be itchy, burning, painful, inflammation, or swelling at the site of injection, or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Cefactiv 2.5 gm 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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