Gutencef 1gm Injection
By WEST-COAST PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS LIMITED
1 Injection(s) in Injection
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Description
Gutencef injection is an antibiotic containing ceftriaxone, belonging to the Cephalosporin class of medicine. It is used for severe bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, ear, stomach, urinary tract, joints, skin and any other surgical procedures. Ceftriaxone kills the infection-causing bacteria by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall.
Gutencef injection will be given to you at a hospital under the medical supervision of a doctor and a nurse. Do not self-inject. Your doctor or nurse will administer this injection as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle, after assessing the correct dose for you based on the severity of the infection.
Sometimes you may experience diarrhoea, altered blood levels, pain at the injection site, headache, and dizziness after taking this medicine. However, these side effects resolve on their own; if they worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹74.48 |
| You Save | ₹23.52 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Ceftriaxone(1.0 G) |
| Uses | Bacterial infections |
| Side effects | Pain, inflammation and swelling at injection site, diarrhoea |
| Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses
Gutencef injection is used to treat various bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, airways, ear, stomach, urinary tract, bone, joint, soft tissues, skin, heart, or any surgical procedure.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Ceftriaxone or any other ingredients of Gutencef injection.
- If you are allergic to a class of medicines known as cephalosporin.
- If you are allergic to medicines like penicillins, monobactams and carbapenems.
- If a newborn is suffering from jaundice or is on calcium injection treatment.
- If a newborn is suffering from increased bilirubin in the blood.
- Ceftriaxone solution containing lidocaine should not be given as an injection.
Side effects
- Increased number of eosinophils
- Diarrhoea, loose stools
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
- Fungal infections
- A decrease in white blood cells
- Decreased red blood cells (anaemia)
- A bleeding disorder like coagulopathy (a condition in which the ability of blood to form clots is decreased)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Itching at the injection site
- Pain at the injection site
- Fever
- Increased creatinine levels in the blood
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Gutencef injection during pregnancy?
A:
Since there is limited safety data available on the use of Gutencef injection in pregnant women, Gutencef injection must only be used during pregnancy (in particular in the first trimester of pregnancy) if considered essential by your doctor after assessing the benefits over risks.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Gutencef injection?
A:
You may feel dizzy after taking Gutencef injection, thus be cautious or avoid driving after taking this injection.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Gutencef injection?
A:
Alcohol may worsen the side effect like dizziness along with Gutencef injection . It is advisable to avoid alcohol.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Gutencef injection while breastfeeding?
A:
- Components of Gutencef injection pass into breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will tell you about the use of this medicine after assessing the need and benefit.
- If prescribed, monitor your child closely for antibiotic-related side effects like diarrhoea or fungal infection of the mouth.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have liver diseases.
- You have kidney diseases or kidney stones.
- You are suffering from gallstones.
- You are suffering from anaemia (which reduces red blood cells).
- You are suffering from bowel inflammation.
- You have a stomach disease or problems like diarrhoea after taking antibiotics.
- You have recently taken any medicine containing calcium.
- Planning to get a blood test? It may interfere with the results.
- Gutencef injection should not be given to premature babies.
Directions for Use
- Gutencef injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Dosage
Missed a Dose
- You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when Gutencef 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.
- It is advisable not to miss any dose of antibiotics as it can fail therapy.
Overdose
- Your doctor or nurse will give Gutencef injection, therefore chances of an overdose are rare.
- However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach upset immediately after taking this injection, inform your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital as soon as possible.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall, thereby killing the bacteria and preventing infection.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Gutencef injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Gutencef injection should never be given along with Ringer's or Hartmann's solution.
- This injection alters the action of oral contraceptives. Thus it is advisable to use alternative contraceptive measures like condoms when you are taking this medicine.
- Gutencef injection should never be given through the IV line through which calcium-containing solutions are given.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: For how long do I need to take this Gutencef injection?
A: You are supposed to complete the prescribed duration of antibiotics by your doctor. Otherwise, there is a possibility of reoccurrence of the infection.
Q: Can the use of Gutencef injection cause diarrhoea?
A: Yes, the use of Gutencef injection can cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them. It is an antibiotic that kills both good and bad bacteria, when good bacteria present in the intestine gets killed it can cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q: Can the Gutencef injection use to treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Yes, the Gutencef injection can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by infection-causing bacteria. Your doctor may prescribe you this medicine based on the condition of your infection and its severity.
Q: What is the dose of Gutencef injection ?
A: The dose and duration of the treatment with Gutencef injection will be decided by the doctor. It should be given till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.
Q: How do I use Gutencef injection ?
A: Gutencef injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. You should avoid self-injecting. Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Q: What Gutencef injection is used for?
A: Gutencef injection is mainly used before surgeries to prevent infection which may arise post-surgery like vaginal or abdominal surgeries to remove the uterus, surgery to remove gall bladder stone or for jaundice, etc.
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