Zocef 500 Mg Injection 1

Zocef 500 injection is used for the treatment of severe infections of the skin, ears, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, etc. It is an antibiotic containing Cefuroxime as its active ingredient. This medicine will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse through an injection.

Do not self-inject this medicine. You may experience some application site reactions as side effects while on treatment with Zocef 500 injection, but they normally fade away with time. Please report to your doctor if you notice the side effects persist or worsen.

Dosage

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give this injection; therefore, it is unlikely that you overdose on Zocef 500 injection. However, overdose symptoms may include damage to the brain and fits. If you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

Your doctor or nurse will monitor you about when the medicine should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cefuroxime in Zocef 500 injection works by stopping bacterial cell wall synthesis. The absence of a bacterial cell wall results in the death of bacteria.

Directions for Use

• Zocef 500 injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
• Do not self inject this medicine.
• Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Zocef 500 injection during pregnancy?

Zocef 500 injection should not be used during pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor, as there is limited information about its safety in human pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zocef 500 injection while breastfeeding?

• Cefuroxime passes into breast milk in small quantities. Perceive if prescribed by your physician. Watch for diarrhoea and thrush in the breastfed baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Zocef 500 injection?

This medicine does not affect your ability to drive or to use machinery, however if you experience side effects like dizziness, you should avoid driving or using machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zocef 500 injection?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol and Zocef 500 injection, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You develop white patches in your mouth.
• You have any pre-existing medical condition such as liver or kidney problem.
• You develop rash with blisters and peeling of the skin.
• You experience continuous diarrhoea. Immediately report to the doctor.
• You experience breathlessness, rashes, swelling of the face or mouth after taking Zocef 500 injection.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of Zocef 500 injection.
• If you have a history of a severe allergic reaction to penicillin, monobactams, carbapenems or other beta-Lactam antibiotics.

Side effects

• Injection site inflammation that forms clot or block in the vein
• Raised liver enzyme
• Reduced hemoglobin level

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Zocef 500 injection may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially if you are taking medicines for acidity as it can reduce the antibiotic action.
• Zocef 500 can alter the action of contraceptive pills. If you are taking the contraceptive pill while you are being treated with this medicine, you may also need to use an additional physical contraceptive measure.
• Be cautious if you are taking Probenecid (used to treat gout) or blood thinner like Warfarin.

Storage and disposal

• Store Zocef 500 injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Zocef 500 injection if I am allergic to Amoxicillin?

No, if you have an allergy to Amoxicillin, do not take this medicine as it can result in a very severe allergic reaction. Always inform your doctor about your allergies.

Can I discontinue treatment with Zocef 500 injection before the prescribed duration?

No, you must finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication can make the infection harder to treat.

Is Zocef 500 injection effective against fungal infections?

No, Zocef 500 injection is an antibiotic medicine and only effective against bacteria and thus not useful in case of infections caused by fungus or yeast.