Seudokef Injection

Seudokef Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Seudokef Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Bacterial infections

Seudokef Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• Rash
• Allergic reaction
• Injection site reaction
• Diarrhea

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Seudokef Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Seudokef Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Seudokef Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Seudokef Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

DrivingUNSAFE

Seudokef Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Seudokef Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Seudokef Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Seudokef Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Seudokef Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Seudokef Injection, consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation