Product introduction Cefaprime 1500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Cefaprime 1500mg Injection 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, vomiting, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes, and nausea. 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 doctor 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. Uses of Cefaprime Injection Bacterial infections Side effects of Cefaprime Injection Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Cefaprime Rash Vomiting Allergic reaction Increased liver enzymes Nausea Injection site reaction Diarrhea How to use Cefaprime Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. How Cefaprime Injection works Cefaprime 1500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. Safety advice warnings Alcohol SAFE Consuming alcohol with Cefaprime 1500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. warnings Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefaprime 1500mg 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. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefaprime 1500mg 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 Cefaprime 1500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. warnings Driving NOT RELEVANT Not relevant, as Cefaprime 1500mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients. warnings Kidney CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Cefaprime 1500mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Cefaprime 1500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. What if you forget to take Cefaprime Injection? If you miss a dose of Cefaprime 1500mg Injection, consult your doctor.