Cefopen INJ 2 GM2gm/vial
Injection
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Consuming alcohol while taking Cefopen INJ 2 GM may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pres... View More |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefopen INJ 2 GM is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; howev... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefopen INJ 2 GM is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and ... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Cefopen INJ 2 GM does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefopen INJ 2 GM is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cefopen INJ 2 GM is recommended. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Cefopen INJ 2 GM in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Cefopen INJ 2 GM is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ... View More
Uses of Cefopen INJ 2 GM
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefopen INJ 2 GM
- Increased liver enzymes
- Allergic reaction
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Diarrhea
How to use Cefopen INJ 2 GM
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cefopen INJ 2 GM works
Cefopen INJ 2 GM is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed f... View More
What if you forget to take Cefopen INJ 2 GM?
If you miss a dose of Cefopen INJ 2 GM, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back ... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefopen INJ 2 GM 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 Cefopen INJ 2 GM and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathi... View More
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your st... View More
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefopen INJ 2 GM as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Respiratory Tract Infections, Peritonitis and Other Intra-abdominal Infections, Bacterial Septicemia, Infections of the Skin and Skin Structures, Pelvic... View More
Adult Dose
Parenteral Susceptible infections Adult: As sodium: 2-4 g daily in 2 divided doses, increased to 12 g daily in 2-4 divided doses for severe infections... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: W/ hepatic impairment: 1-2 g daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin.
Mode of Action
Cefoperazone binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in... View More
Precaution
History of penicillin allergy; renal or hepatic impairment; pregnancy, lactation; cystic fibrosis.
Side Effect
Skin rash, urticaria; eosinophilia, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting; phloebitis; hypoprothrombinaemia; superinfection. Potentially Fatal: Neuromuscular h... View More
Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol. Potentiates anticoagulants. Potentially Fatal: Enhances nephrotoxicity by aminoglycosides and furosemide.
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More