Decef 250 Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Deon Healthcare |
| Active Ingredient | Ceftriaxone (250mg) |
| 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 | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 714 |
FAQ
Is Decef 250 safe?
Decef 250 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.
Who should not take Decef 250?
Decef 250 should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Decef 250 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 Decef 250 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 is Decef 250 administered?
Decef 250 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 Decef 250.
Is Decef 250 effective?
Decef 250 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 Decef 250 too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How long does Decef 250 take to work?
Usually, Decef 250 starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
What if I do not get better after using Decef 250?
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 Decef 250 stay in the body?
Usually, Decef 250 stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.
What if you forget to take Decef Injection?
If you miss a dose of Decef 250, please consult your doctor.
Decef 250 Injection Reviews
Decef 250 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.
Decef 250 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 Decef 250 Injection Works
Decef 250 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 Decef 250 Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Decef 250 Injection
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Decef 250 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 Decef 250 Injection
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Decef 250 Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Decef 250 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Decef 250 is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Decef 250 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Decef 250 is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Decef 250 does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Decef 250 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Decef 250 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decef 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment of Decef 250 is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Quick Tips
- 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 Decef 250 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.
- Your doctor has prescribed Decef 250 to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
References
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