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Pancef 500 MG Injection

Manufactured byAglowmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCeftriaxone
Description
Pancef 500 MG Injection is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, throat, ears, heart, skin, urinary tract, etc. This medicine kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. Pancef 500 MG Injection is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Your doctor may advise Pancef 500 MG Injection alone or in combination with other medications to treat bacterial infections. Pancef 500 MG Injection shows side effects that include diarrhoea, pain at the injection site, rashes and alteration of the results of the liver function test. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Contact your doctor if any side effects are seen for a longer period of time. It is one of the effective antibiotics given to infants, children and adults. Pancef 500 MG Injection should not be taken on your own. It is injected into your vein or muscle by your doctor in a hospital or clinic. Your doctor will determine the dose you need each day and how often the injections should be given. Pancef 500 MG Injection may interact with calcium-containing products. Hence, consult your doctor about the use of Pancef 500 MG Injection if you are receiving calcium products. Complete the course of treatment with Pancef 500 MG Injection, as stopping it abruptly can lead to antibiotic resistance. This can cause your symptoms to return.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Pancef 500 MG Injection

  • Black or tarry stools
  • Chills
  • Difficulty or painful urination
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Weakness
  • Excessive air or gas in stomach
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Rash
  • Abnormal liver function test

Uses of Pancef 500 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial Meningitis
  • Bacterial Septicemia
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Acute bacterial otitis media
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Intra-abdominal Infections
  • Bacteremia
  • Bronchitis
  • Bacterial endocarditis
  • Lyme disease
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Pancef 500 MG Injection starts immediately after taking the injection.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Pancef 500 MG Injection may remain in the body for up to 48 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 Pancef 500 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Pancef 500 MG Injection may be safe to use in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. Animal studies indicate no risk to the foetus; however, data on human studies are not available. Therefore, use Pancef 500 MG Injection only upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Pancef 500 MG Injection may be passed into human milk in a low amount. Hence, it should only be used only if your doctor prescribes it. If you are using this medicine while breastfeeding, then observe your baby for symptoms such as diarrhoea.

Allergy

Avoid using Pancef 500 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if there is any history of allergy to Pancef 500 MG Injection. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rashes, itching/swelling, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., inform your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.

Lidocaine

Pancef 500 MG Injection should not be used with lidocaine as a solvent for intravenous injection or infusion. However, lidocaine can be used as a solvent for the intramuscular route of injection for this medicine, despite contraindications.

Calcium-containing products

Pancef 500 MG Injection should not be used in neonates (babies ≤ 28 days) who are receiving calcium-containing intravenous solutions or infusions such as parenteral nutrition because of the risk of accumulation of this medicine with calcium in the lungs and kidneys.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Pancef 500 MG Injection may be safe to use in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. Animal studies indicate no risk to the foetus; however, data on human studies are not available. Therefore, use Pancef 500 MG Injection only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Pancef 500 MG Injection may be passed into human milk in a low amount. Hence, it should only be used only if your doctor prescribes it. If you are using this medicine while breastfeeding, then observe your baby for symptoms such as diarrhoea.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Pancef 500 MG Injection even if you feel better after a few doses.

Diarrhoea

Pancef 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.

Haemolytic anaemia

Haemolytic anaemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made in the body. Haemolytic anaemia due to immune activity has been observed in people receiving Pancef 500 MG Injection. Your doctor will suggest tests to closely monitor your haemoglobin levels. Consult your doctor in case you experience symptoms of anaemia like breathlessness on exertion, fast heartbeat, fatigue and dizziness.

Driving or operating machines

Pancef 500 MG Injection may cause side effects such as dizziness. Thus, it may affect your ability to drive vehicles or operate machines.

Missed Dose

Since Pancef 500 MG Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Pancef 500 MG Injection is given in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the 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

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

Furosemide

Probenecid

Cholera Vaccine (live)

Disease interactions

Colitis

Colitis is the inflammation of the large intestine. Pancef 500 MG Injection can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and lead to diarrhoea. Therefore, use Pancef 500 MG Injection with extreme caution if you have any stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis, as it may worsen your health condition.

Seizure disorders

Seizure disorder(fits) is a condition due to uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone and movements, behaviour, etc. Avoid using Pancef 500 MG Injection or maintain caution if you have any history of seizure episodes, as it can trigger the condition. Your doctor will adjust the doses or suggest a suitable replacement as required.

Impaired kidney function

Pancef 500 MG Injection is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. If you have any medical conditions that affect the kidneys, Pancef 500 MG Injection has to be taken with caution due to the increased risk of kidney damage.

Impaired liver function

Pancef 500 MG Injection may increase liver enzyme levels and cause liver swelling. Hence, maintain caution during treatment with Pancef 500 MG Injection due to the risk of liver damage.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Pancef 500 MG Injection is for parenteral use. It should be given by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Your doctor will determine an appropriate dosage based on your clinical condition. You should not take Pancef 500 MG Injection on your own. Report any undesirable side effects to your doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

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

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H1

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