Nkcefta 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Nkcefta 500mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Nkcefta Injection

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Nkcefta Injection

In Bacterial infections

Nkcefta 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Nkcefta 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 Nkcefta

Rash
Allergic reaction
Injection site reaction
Diarrhea

How to use Nkcefta Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Nkcefta 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nkcefta 500mg 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

Nkcefta 500mg 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 Nkcefta 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nkcefta 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nkcefta 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nkcefta 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Nkcefta 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nkcefta 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Nkcefta Injection?

If you miss a dose of Nkcefta 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Nkcefta 500mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Discontinue Nkcefta 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Patient concerns

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FAQs

What organisms does Nkcefta 500mg Injection cover?

Nkcefta 500mg Injection is active against pseudomonas, anaerobes, and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

How is Nkcefta 500mg Injection administered?

Nkcefta 500mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Nkcefta 500mg Injection.

Can the use of Nkcefta 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Nkcefta 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Nkcefta 500mg Injection is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Nkcefta 500mg Injection take to work?

Usually, Nkcefta 500mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

What if I do not get better after using Nkcefta 500mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Is Nkcefta 500mg Injection effective?

Nkcefta 500mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Nkcefta 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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Address: N.K.P. Pharma Pvt. Ltd., 1814/B, Phase III,G.I.D.C, Vatva, Ahmedabad - 382 445,Gujarat, India

Country of origin: India

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₹151

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1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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