Ceftever 1000 Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Everwell Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ceftriaxone (1000mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Cephalosporins: 3 generation
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	313

FAQ

What if I do not get better after using Ceftever 1000?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

For how long does Ceftever 1000 stay in the body?

Usually, Ceftever 1000 stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.

Is Ceftever 1000 safe?

Ceftever 1000 is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How is Ceftever 1000 administered?

Ceftever 1000 is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Ceftever 1000.

Who should not take Ceftever 1000?

Ceftever 1000 should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Ceftever 1000 or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Ceftever 1000 without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

How long does Ceftever 1000 take to work?

Usually, Ceftever 1000 starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Is Ceftever 1000 effective?

Ceftever 1000 is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ceftever 1000 too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if you forget to take Ceftever Injection?

If you miss a dose of Ceftever 1000, please consult your doctor.

Ceftever 1000 Injection Reviews

Ceftever 1000 is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

Ceftever 1000 may also be used to prevent infections during surgery. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This medicine will be given to you regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening of infection.

The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests and blood cell counts (such as high eosinophil count, decreased white blood cells, and low lood platelets). Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

How Ceftever 1000 Injection Works

Ceftever 1000 is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to Use Ceftever 1000 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Ceftever 1000 Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Ceftever 1000 is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Ceftever 1000 Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Ceftever 1000 Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Ceftever 1000 is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Ceftever 1000 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftever 1000 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment of Ceftever 1000 is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Breast feeding ^CAUTION

Ceftever 1000 should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Ceftever 1000 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Ceftever 1000 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ceftever 1000 is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Ceftever 1000 does not cause any harmful side effects.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Ceftever 1000 to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
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 stools.
Discontinue Ceftever 1000 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
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.

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