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compositionComposition:CEFTIZOXIME-1GM
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Unizox Injection 1 gm
Unizox Injection 1 gm
Unizox Injection 1 gm

Unizox Injection 1 gm is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Ceftizoxime, an antibiotic from the third-generation cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections.

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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CEFTIZOXIME-1GM

Manufacturer/Marketer :

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

NPPA :

Regulated

About Unizox Injection 1 gm

Unizox Injection 1 gm is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in treating mild to moderate nose, skin, throat, urinary tract, and lung infections caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Unizox Injection 1 gm is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Unizox Injection 1 gm contains Ceftizoxime, an antibiotic belonging to the third-generation cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Unizox Injection 1 gm may cause certain side effects, such as indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, pain at the site of injection, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Unizox Injection 1 gm should be taken as advised by your doctor. A trained healthcare professional will administer it. Hence, do not self-administer.

Unizox Injection 1 gm should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other antibiotics. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your doctor if you have/had liver and kidney disease. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving Unizox Injection 1 gm.  

Uses of Unizox Injection 1 gm

Unizox Injection 1 gm is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Unizox Injection 1 gm are as follows:

  • Treats serious bacterial infections: Unizox Injection 1 gm is indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening cases.
  • Supports appropriate antibiotic use: Unizox Injection 1 gm should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria, to reduce the risk of drug resistance.

Key Benefits

Unizox Injection 1 gm contains Ceftizoxime an antibiotic belonging to the third-generation cephalosporin class of drugs. It is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Unizox Injection 1 gm works by inhibiting the synthesis of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Side effects of Unizox Injection 1 gm
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
  • Eosinophil levels can be lowered by eating fruits and vegetables, avoiding smoking, and consuming alcohol in moderation.
  • Several foods, such as ginger, garlic, pepper, turmeric, and honey, might boost immunity.
  • Avoid dairy products, including cheese, yoghurt, and milk.
  • Drink water and keep yourself hydrated.
  • Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats.
  • Boost fiber, fruits, vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin K-rich foods.
  • Limit red meat, processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive alcohol.
  • Exercise regularly with moderate-intensity activities for healthy blood flow.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Quit smoking to reduce blood clot risk.
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like yoga or meditation.
  • Maintain a healthy weight to lower cardiovascular risk.
  • Always seek guidance from a healthcare professional before implementing major changes to your diet or lifestyle.
  • High levels of liver enzymes need immediate medical attention.
  • Watch your diet and consume low-fat foods, like green leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, nuts, etc.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to control your cholesterol levels.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it can affect your liver.
  • Focus on losing weight as it can help control cholesterol and maintain liver enzymes.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve liver functioning and overall health.
  • Injection site reaction can include numbness or redness.
  • Get a physical examination, follow your doctor's instructions, if it worsens or gets swollen.
  • Apply cold compress for pain relief.
  • Practice good hygiene and keep the injection site away from heat and pressure.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Unizox Injection 1 gm will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Unizox Injection 1 gm Works

Unizox Injection 1 gm contains Ceftizoxime, an antibiotic belonging to the third-generation cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Unizox Injection 1 gm will interact with alcohol or not. Hence, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Unizox Injection 1 gm in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Unizox Injection 1 gm. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Unizox Injection 1 gm on breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Unizox Injection 1 gm. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Unizox Injection 1 gm will alter the ability to drive or operate machines. Hence, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Unizox Injection 1 gm. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Unizox Injection 1 gm. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available for the use of Unizox Injection 1 gm in children. Hence, it will be administered to the children only if needed.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available. If you have a history of heart disease, inform the doctor before taking Unizox Injection 1 gm.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available about the use of Unizox Injection 1 gm in geriatric patients. Please consult your physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Unizox Injection 1 gm

As Unizox Injection 1 gm is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. Overdose of Unizox Injection 1 gm may cause seizure (convulsions). In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid taking too much calcium or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Unizox Injection 1 gm.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate growth.
  • Fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Unizox Injection 1 gm to start to work: Unizox Injection 1 gm ideally starts to show its action within 30 minutes of administration. The time for which the effects of Unizox Injection 1 gm last: The peak effect of Unizox Injection 1 gm lasts for 6-8 hours.

What if you forget to take Unizox Injection 1 gm

As this medicine is administered in a hospital by your healthcare professional, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you have any concerns, contact your doctor.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Unizox Injection 1 gm out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Unizox Injection 1 gm should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other antibiotics. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your doctor if you have/had liver and kidney disease. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving Unizox Injection 1 gm.  

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Unizox Injection 1 gm may interact with typhoid and cholera vaccines, aminoglycosides (gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin), diuretics (furosemide, torsemide), gout medicine (probenecid).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or gastrointestinal disorders before receiving Unizox Injection 1 gm.

CeftizoximeCholera, live attenuated
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CeftizoximeCholera vaccines
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CeftizoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Unizox Injection 1 gm:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Unizox Injection 1 gm may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Unizox Injection 1 gm with Cholera, live attenuated together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should wait at least 14 days after finishing your antibiotic treatment before receiving the cholera vaccine in order to ensure an appropriate immune response. In case of any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
CeftizoximeCholera vaccines
Severe
How does the drug interact with Unizox Injection 1 gm:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Unizox Injection 1 gm may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Unizox Injection 1 gm with Cholera vaccines can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should wait at least 14 days after finishing your antibiotic treatment before receiving the cholera vaccine in order to ensure an appropriate immune response. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Unizox Injection 1 gm is used to treat Bacterial Infections.

Unizox Injection 1 gm contains Ceftizoxime, which works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections.

Unizox Injection 1 gm can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Unizox Injection 1 gm is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria but can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach, leading to diarrhea. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

No, Unizox Injection 1 gm is not used to treat viral infections. Unizox Injection 1 gm is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.

Unizox Injection 1 gm is administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Usually, Unizox Injection 1 gm starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and eliminate your symptoms completely.

Inform your doctor if you don’t get better after finishing the full course of treatment. And also inform if the symptoms get worse while using Unizox Injection 1 gm. Your doctor may need to reassess your condition, possibly performs additional tests, and consider alternative treatments or medications.

Unizox Injection 1 gm typically stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping Unizox Injection 1 gm. However, the exact duration can vary based on individual factors such as metabolism, age, and overall health.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Unizox Injection 1 gm, if you have any history of liver or kidney problems, heart conditions, gastrointestinal diseases. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications, supplements, and herbal products. And tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, pregnancy or planning pregnancy.

Yes, Unizox Injection 1 gm is generally effective if used as per dose and duration advised by a doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions and complete the full course of treatment to ensure the best results. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

The common side effects of Unizox Injection 1 gm are indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, pain at the site of injection, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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  • Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

    MPharma., PhD

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INDIA

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FC/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110 044
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