Azofed Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Azofed Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, blood, brain, ear, skin, and soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe and lungs.
Azofed Injection is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems
Azofed Injection is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems
Uses of Azofed Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Azofed Injection
In Severe bacterial infections
Azofed Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), blood, brain, ear, skin, and soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Azofed Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Azofed 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 Azofed
- Rash
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Azofed Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Azofed Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azofed 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 feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azofed 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.
Driving
SAFE
Azofed Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Azofed Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azofed Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azofed Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Azofed Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Azofed Injection for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle in the buttock or thigh.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbapenems derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Monobactams
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Azofed Injection safe to use in patients who are allergic to penicillins?
Azofed Injection can be safely used in patients who are allergic to penicillins. This medicine has shown no cross-reactivity when used in patients with penicillin allergy.
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Marketer details
Name: Efedra Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Address: 306, AJAYNAGAR, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL-700075' INDIA, MOBILE NO-9007132955
Country of origin: India
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MRP
₹891
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1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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