Supacef 250mg Injection- 1
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Manufactured By Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Cefuroxime (250mg)
Package Size ( 1 Injection in a vial )
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Supacef 250mg Injection- 1 is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin and urinary tract - the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Supacef 250mg Injection- 1
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Supacef is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.
Q: Is Supacef a form of penicillin drug?
A: Supacef belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.
Q: Is Supacef safe?
A: Supacef is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Supacef a steroid?
A: Supacef is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.
Q: Is Supacef safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Supacef is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Supacef if you are G6PD deficient.
Q: Is Supacef useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Supacef is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Can Supacef be taken with azithromycin?
A: Supacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Can Supacef be taken with doxycycline?
A: Supacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Is it safe to take Supacef with pseudoephedrine?
A: Supacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Can Supacef be taken with naproxen?
A: Supacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Is it safe to take Supacef with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Supacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Does Supacef expire?
A: Supacef like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.
Q: Can Supacef help to treat pneumonia?
A: Supacef is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Does Supacef have penicillin in it?
A: No, Supacef does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.
Q: Can the use of Supacef cause constipation?
A: Supacef is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Supacef, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Supacef cover staphylococci?
A: Yes, Supacef is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.
Q: Can the use of Supacef make you feel tired?
A: Supacef use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Supacef, consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take alprazolam with Supacef?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Supacef is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Supacef with ibuprofen?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Supacef is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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