Adalcef 1500mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is adalcef 1500mg injection used for?
Adalcef 1500mg Injection contains Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats bacterial infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and skin infections by stopping bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is administered intravenously or intramuscularly by a healthcare professional.
- Generic Name: Cefuroxime
- Manufacturer: Adalbert Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ adalcef 1500mg injection Uses & Benefits
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, gonorrhea, Lyme disease.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis for surgical infections, treatment of bone and joint infections.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefuroxime |
| Brand Name | Altacef 500 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Adalbert Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 2nd generation |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting transpeptidase and autolysin activity.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take adalcef 1500mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of adalcef 1500mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Injection site reactions (if IV)
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Clostridioides difficile diarrhea
- Seizures (high doses)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Agranulocytosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Moderate | Increased cefuroxime levels |
| Oral contraceptives | Minor | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Live typhoid vaccine
- BCG vaccine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Loop diuretics
- Aminoglycosides
- Oral contraceptives
- BCG (intravesical)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- H2 antagonists
- Proton pump inhibitors
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food increases absorption; take with food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction; but may increase risk of disulfiram-like reaction (rare).
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cefuroxime or other cephalosporins; previous immediate hypersensitivity reaction to penicillins.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, signs of hypersensitivity, superinfection, bleeding (if on warfarin).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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