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3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection
Manufactured byALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsCefoperazone (1000 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)
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Description
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is a combination of medicines cefoperazone and sulbactam. It is an antibiotic used to treat infections of the respiratory tract (organs involved in breathing), urinary tract (organs that make urine and remove it from the body), bones, joints, and skin and soft tissue, etc. This medicine works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell wall which is important for the growth of bacteria.
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anaemia (low number of red blood cells), etc. 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection should only be administered by a qualified doctor or nurse. Make sure to take the complete course of this medicine, even if you feel better.
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to Cefoperazone or Sulbactam. Inform your doctor if you have any problems related to the kidney, liver, or heart. If you are taking any medicines or herbal supplements inform your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult with your doctor before going through the treatment with 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection
Headache
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rash
Itching
Blood in urine
Decrease in blood cell count
Gastrointestinal side effects
Chills
Injection site pain
Uses of 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are infections of organs that are involved in the production of urine and its removal from the body. These organs include the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. The symptoms of UTI are pain during urination, blood in urine and lower abdominal pain.3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.
Respiratory Tract Infection
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is used in the treatment of your upper and lower respiratory tract infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Proteus mirabilis, Enterobacter species, etc.
Intra-abdominal Infection
Intra-abdominal Infection is an infection within your abdomen. It includes peritonitis (swelling in the lining of your abdominal wall), cholecystitis (swelling of your gall bladder), and cholangitis (swelling of the bile duct, the duct that carries bile from liver to small intestine) caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc. 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is used in the treatment of this condition.
Bacterial Septicaemia
Bacterial septicaemia is an infection in your blood that may be caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli, etc. If left untreated this infection can be life-threatening. 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is used to treat such conditions by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria.
Skin and Soft tissue infections
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc. It prevents the growth and spread of bacteria by stopping the development of bacterial cell walls which is necessary for bacterial growth.
Gynaecologic infections
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is used in the treatment of your gynecologic infections such as endometritis (swelling in the lining of the uterus), pelvic inflammatory disease (an infection of the female reproductive organs), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted bacterial disease), etc. caused by bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Escherichia coli, etc. The medicine prevents the spread of bacteria by stopping the formation of bacterial cell walls which is necessary for their growth.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection can be observed rapidly after an intravenous or intramuscular administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Avoid using 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection along with alcohol as it may cause disulfiram like-reaction. This reaction is characterized by symptoms such as severe vomiting, pain in your stomach, headache, irregular heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, sweating, etc. Inform your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is considered to be safe during pregnancy. According to some research, this medicine does not harm the unborn baby. However, if you are pregnant talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is considered safe during breastfeeding. The medicine does not pass into breast milk. However, if you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid receiving 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection if you are allergic to Cefoperazone or sulbactam. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is considered to be safe during pregnancy. According to some research, this medicine does not harm the unborn baby. However, if you are pregnant talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is considered safe during breastfeeding. The medicine does not pass into breast milk. However, if you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Kidney impairment
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection should be used with caution if you have a history of kidney problems. This medicine is excreted through the kidney, and any impairment in kidney function may lead to its accumulation in the body, resulting in an increased risk of side effects.
Drug resistance
Avoid using 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection without your doctor's prescription. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics based on the bacteria causing the infection and if the medicine is used for the wrong bacterial infection it may cause antibiotic resistance.
Diarrhoea
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection may kill gut-friendly bacteria which may promote the growth of an undesired bacteria called Clostridium difficile, resulting in diarrhoea. Consult your doctor for dose adjustment or replacement.
Liver diseases
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection should be used with extreme caution if you have a history of liver problems or active liver problems as it can increase the risk of serious side effects. Close monitoring of liver function might be required while you take this injection.
Missed Dose
Since 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Avoid using 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection along with alcohol as it may cause disulfiram like-reaction. This reaction is characterized by symptoms such as severe vomiting, pain in your stomach, headache, irregular heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, sweating, etc. Inform your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
Interaction with Medicine
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Furosemide
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Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Benedict's or Fehling's Test
Benedict's or Fehling's Test is used to test the sugar levels in urine. Avoid taking 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection as it may give a false-positive result for the presence of sugar in your urine.
Coomb's test
Avoid use of 3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection as it may give a false-positive result for the Coombs test. This test is used to detect anaemia caused by the excessive destruction of your red blood cells. An alternative test may be used during treatment with this medicine.
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting.
Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor about all of your current medications. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any severe side effects after taking this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
3 Cef Novo 1.5 Injection contains Cefoperazone and sulbactam. Cefoperazone interferes with bacterial cell wall formation which stops their growth. Whereas; sulbactam works by improving the effectiveness of Cefoperazone against bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Beta-lactamase inhibitors, Third generation cephalosporins
Schedule
Schedule H
CiplaMed. 2021. ZOSUL Injection. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 6 July 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Sulbactam. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 6 July 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Cefoperazone. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 6 July 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Nov 2021
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