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Forcef 500 MG Injection

Manufactured byAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsCefuroxime
Description
Forcef 500 MG Injection is a cephalosporin antibiotic medicine that contains cefuroxime as an active ingredient. It is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin and urinary tract (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 stops the growth of or kills the bacteria that cause infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Forcef 500 MG Injection can cause side effects like pain at the injection site, headache, weakness, dizziness and diarrhoea. Avoid driving or operating machines after taking this medicine as it can affect your concentration. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. It should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended that you finish the entire course of treatment. Forcef 500 MG Injection may not be suitable for all people. Hence, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems and also let your doctor know the medications you are using. Before receiving this injection inform your doctor if you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Forcef 500 MG Injection

Cetil 500 MG Injection
Lupin Ltd.
Zocef 500 MG Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Forcef 500 MG Injection

  • Diarrhoea
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Shortness of breath
  • Change in taste
  • Stomach pain
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Pain at the injection site

Uses of Forcef 500 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Lung infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Bacterial septicemia
  • Bone and Joint infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Intraabdominal infection
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Forcef 500 MG Injection starts immediately after the administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of the Forcef 500 MG Injection lasts for an average duration of 8 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Forcef 500 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Forcef 500 MG Injection may be safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to harm your foetus. However, your doctor may prescribe this injection if the benefits for you outweigh the risks to your foetus.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Forcef 500 MG Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. It enters into breast milk in low amounts. However, your doctor may prescribe this injection if the benefits for you outweigh the risks to your infant. If received, the baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.

Allergy

Avoid receiving Forcef 500 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. 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 difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Forcef 500 MG Injection may be safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to harm your foetus. However, your doctor may prescribe this injection if the benefits for you outweigh the risks to your foetus.

Breast-feeding

Forcef 500 MG Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. It enters into breast milk in low amounts. However, your doctor may prescribe this injection if the benefits for you outweigh the risks to your infant. If received, the baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.
General warnings

Diarrhoea

Forcef 500 MG Injection can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.

Antibiotic resistance

The entire course of treatment with Forcef 500 MG Injection should be completed, even if the condition gets better after receiving few doses, due to the chances of antibiotic resistance (a condition where microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antibiotics).

Missed Dose

Since Forcef 500 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Forcef 500 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low.
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

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Amikacin

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

Probenecid

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Colitis

Forcef 500 MG Injection can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and lead to diarrhoea. Therefore, use Forcef 500 MG Injection with extreme caution if you have any gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen these conditions.

Liver disease

Forcef 500 MG Injection may increase liver enzyme levels and cause liver swelling. If you have liver problems, you need special consideration while taking Forcef 500 MG Injection due to the risk of liver damage. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this injection and may closely monitor your liver functioning if required, based on your clinical condition.

Seizure disorders

Use Forcef 500 MG Injection with caution if you have seizures or fits because it can trigger or worsen the condition. Seizure medicines should be continued by consulting your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this injection if required, based on your clinical condition.

Kidney diseases

Forcef 500 MG Injection is filtered by the kidney and excreted through urine. If you have kidney problems, Forcef 500 MG Injection may accumulate and lead to kidney damage. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this injection and may closely monitor your kidney functioning if required, based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Forcef 500 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly. The entire course of treatment with Forcef 500 MG Injection should be completed, even if the condition gets better after receiving few doses, due to the chances of antibiotic resistance (a condition where microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antibiotics).
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Forcef 500 MG Injection works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the bacteria, eventually killing them.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Second generation cephalosporins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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