cefunis 1.5gm injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cefunis 1.5gm injection used for?
Altacef 500 Tablet (Cefuroxime) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefuroxime (1.5gm), which Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefuroxime
- Manufacturer: Neiss Labs Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefunis 1.5gm 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 | Neiss Labs 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 cefunis 1.5gm injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefunis 1.5gm 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 | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefuroxime, increased levels |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Loop diuretics | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Aminoglycosides | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefuroxime |
| H2 antagonists | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefuroxime |
| Proton pump inhibitors | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefuroxime |
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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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.