Force 1g IV1gm
Injection
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Force 1g IV does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Force 1g IV may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Force 1g IV during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Force 1g IV may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Force 1g IV in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Force 1g IV in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Force 1g IV is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs (eg.pneumonia), stomach, urinary t... View More
Uses of Force 1g IV
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Force 1g IV
- Rash
- Itching
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Diarrhea
How to use Force 1g IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Force 1g IV works
Force 1g IV is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them t... View More
What if you forget to take Force 1g IV?
If you miss a dose of Force 1g IV, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Force 1g IV 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 to come back and harder ... View More
- Discontinue Force 1g IV and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Force 1g IV as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Susceptible infections
Administration
IV Administration Administer by IV inj over 3-5 min, OR By intermittent infusion over 20-30 min
Adult Dose
Intravenous Susceptible infections Adult: As sulfate: 1-2 g every 12 hrly
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Loading dose: 1-2 g followed by a maintenance dose adjusted according to CrCl. CrCl (ml/min) 20-50 0.5-1 g bid. 5-20 0.5-1 g once... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; porphyria.
Mode of Action
Cefpirome binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in ba... View More
Precaution
Allergy to penicillin or to cephalosporins; renal impairment, monitor renal and haematological status; pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: excreted i... View More
Side Effect
<1% Colitis,Diarrhea,Dyspnea,Headache,Phlebitis,Rash,Vaginitis,Vomiting Potentially Fatal: Pseudomembranous colitis.
Interaction
Reduced clearance with probenecid.
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