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Decef 1gm Injection

Name: Decef 1gm Injection
Brand: EAST WEST PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
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Overview

Decef Injection is a combination medicine containing sulbactam and cefoperazone as active ingredients. It is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, joints and bones. This medicine acts by inhibiting the formation of the cell wall and kill the various susceptible bacterial organisms.

Decef Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse at the hospital setting or a clinic. Inform your doctor about all the known medical conditions, medical and medication history as well as all the medicines you are taking, including herbal supplements.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Decef Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an Injection. Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Decef Injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information available about the safety of Decef Injection during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will tell you about the use of this medicine after assessing the needs.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Decef Injection while breastfeeding?

The components of Decef Injection pass into the breastmilk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, he/she will advise if the medication should be used during lactation or not.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Decef Injection?

It is highly unlikely that Decef Injection will affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Decef Injection?

It is strictly advised not to consume alcohol when you have taken Decef Injection as it can cause reactions like flushing, sweating, headache or fast heartbeats. Do not consume alcohol for at least five days after the last dose of this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a history of severe allergic reactions to antibiotics.
You have a disease related to the liver and kidney.
You are taking blood-thinning medicines.
You are suffering from diarrhoea when on treatment or even after discontinuing the treatment.
You notice abnormal bleeding.
You may develop an allergic reaction after taking Decef Injection

Dosage

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give Decef Injection. Therefore, it is less likely that you shall receive more of this medicine. If you experience the symptoms right after taking the Injection, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the Injection 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?

Decef Injection acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections. However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) that can destroy cefoperazone. Sulbactam inactivates this enzyme and hence helps cefoperazone to function optimally.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Decef Injection?

Decef Injection is used to treat severe infections caused by various bacterial organisms. It aids to treat infections of the lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, joints and bones.

What do you mean by the inappropriate use of antibiotics?

Inappropriate use of antibiotics constitutes taking antibiotics when not needed, for wrong diseases, taking inappropriate dosage and not completing the course of antibiotic treatment as prescribed by the doctor.

How is Decef Injection given?

Decef Injection is usually given intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision. This medicine will only be by nurse or doctor. The route of administration is usually being decided by your doctor. Do not self-inject.