Forcef 750mg Injection (Cefuroxime)

Forcef 750mg Injection

Forcef 750 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 750 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 750 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 750 MG Injection
Altacef 750 MG Injection
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Cefogen 750 MG Injection
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Keroxine 750 MG Injection
Eli Lilly And Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Stafcure 750 MG Injection
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Torfur 750 MG Injection
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Forcef 750 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 750 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Lung infections
Forcef 750 MG Injection is used to treat the following lung infections caused by bacteria:
1. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs (either single or both lungs). It can be bacterial and viral.
2. Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that causes obstruction to air passage in your lungs.
Skin and soft tissue infections
Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Forcef 750 MG Injection is used to treat all skin infections including abscess caused by bacteria.
Bacterial septicemia
Bacterial septicemia is an infection of the blood caused by bacteria. In this infection, the immune system releases a lot of chemicals into your blood. They can cause severe organ damage. Forcef 750 MG Injection is used for the treatment of bacterial septicemia.
Bone and Joint infections
These are infections that occur in the bones and joints. Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone and septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. These infections can occur due to a bone/joint injury or through blood by which bacteria, virus, or fungi invade a bone/joint. Forcef 750 MG Injection is used for the treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis caused by bacteria.
Urinary tract infections
An infection in any part of your urinary system (kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra) is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs can occur as complicated, where the bacteria are resistant to several antibiotics or uncomplicated, where the cause of infection is not known. Forcef 750 MG Injection is used to treat complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by bacteria.
Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. It spreads through vaginal, oral, and anal sex, particularly when no protection is used. Forcef 750 MG Injection is used to treat the gonococcal infection.
Intraabdominal infection
Intra-abdominal infection (IAI) describes a number of infections. It includes:
1. peritonitis (swelling of the peritoneum-lining of the abdominal wall)
2. pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas- an organ located behind the lower part of the stomach)
3. diverticulitis (swelling of diverticula- one or more small pouches in the intestine)
4. cholecystitis (swelling of the gallbladder-a small digestive organ that sits just under the liver)
5. cholangitis (swelling of the bile duct system).

Forcef 750 MG Injection is used to treat infections occurring within the abdomen caused by bacteria.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid receiving Forcef 750 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

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Forcef 750 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 750 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 750 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 750 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).

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Forcef 750 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 750 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low.

Interactions

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 750 MG Injection can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and lead to diarrhoea. Therefore, use Forcef 750 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 750 MG Injection may increase liver enzyme levels and cause liver swelling. If you have liver problems, you need special consideration while taking Forcef 750 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 750 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 750 MG Injection is filtered by the kidney and excreted through urine. If you have kidney problems, Forcef 750 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.
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.

General Instructions

Forcef 750 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 750 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).