Zyfrom 1gm Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Zyphar's Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Cefpirome (1gm)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassCephalosporins
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCephalosporins: 4th generation
User Rating4.8
User Reviews696

FAQ

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How long does Zyfrom 1gm takes to work?
Usually, Zyfrom 1gm starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
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Can the use of Zyfrom 1gm cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Zyfrom 1gm can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
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What if I don't get better after using Zyfrom 1gm?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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What if you forget to take Zyfrom Injection?
If you miss a dose of Zyfrom 1gm, consult your doctor.
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Zyfrom 1gm Injection Reviews

Zyfrom 1gm is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, urinary tract, and blood. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.

Zyfrom 1gm is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.

Some people may develop side effects like rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhea, or local redness, and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your condition. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How Zyfrom 1gm Injection Works

Zyfrom 1gm is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to Use Zyfrom 1gm Injection

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

Benefits of Zyfrom 1gm Injection

  • In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Zyfrom 1gm works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Zyfrom 1gm usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Zyfrom 1gm Injection

  • Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Zyfrom 1gm Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zyfrom 1gm during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zyfrom 1gm may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Zyfrom 1gm may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol  SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Zyfrom 1gm does not cause any harmful side effects.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zyfrom 1gm in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zyfrom 1gm in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Zyfrom 1gm to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Discontinue Zyfrom 1gm 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 to come back and harder to treat.
  • 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 stools.

References

  1. Cefpirome sulphate [Prescribing Information]. Jharmajri, Baddi (HP): Zeiss Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Ceftriaxone [New Zealand Data Sheet]. Auckland, New Zealand: AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2011 [revised 4 May 2018].
  3. Cefpirome sulphate [Safety Data Sheet]. London, UK: DC FINE CHEMICALS Ltd.; 2016.

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