Cetil 1.5 gm Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2813

USA Brand Name

Ceftin

Strength

1.5gm

Generic Name

Cefuroxime

Manufacturer

Lupin, India

## Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime)

## What Is The Generic Name For Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection:

Cefuroxime is the generic version for Cetil 1.5 gm Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime):

Ceftin

## About Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime):

Cetil 1.5 gm Injection contains an active ingredient Cefuroxime, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, ear skin, and soft tissue, blood, and lungs. It is also used to treat infections after surgery. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores but you can buy it on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Lupin (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Cetil 1.5 gm Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength:

The active ingredient in Cetil 1.5 gm Injection is Cefuroxime, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime):

Cetil is used in:

Pharyngitis/ Tonsillitis

Acute Bacterial Otitis Media

Sinusitis

Bronchitis

Skin and Structure Infection

Cystitis

Pyelonephritis

Lyme disease

Gonococcal infection

## How Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime) Works:

Cetil 1.5 gm Injection contains an active ingredient Cefuroxime, is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

## Before You Use Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Cefuroxime

Your doctor must know about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime):

You should avoid taking alcohol

Avoid Cetil 1.5 gm Injection with dietary sodium

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime):

You should avoid Cetil 1.5 gm Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

You should always consult your doctor for best suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are on blood thinners

Have hypersensitivity or Allergy

Have kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/breastfeeding women

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Cetil contains an active ingredient, Cefuroxime, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Cetil 1.5 gm Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage adjustment as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Cetil 1.5 gm Injection at a fixed time, preferably with food. Do not consume larger or smaller amount of dosage than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Cetil 1.5 gm Injection.

## How To Take The Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime):

Cetil 1.5 gm Injection dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Cetil 1.5 gm Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime)

You are always advised to take Cetil 1.5 gm Injection as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large or small amount or for a longer time than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Cetil 1.5 gm Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if any overdose symptoms is suspected.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage to make up for the missed dosage. Since Cetil 1.5 gm Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Cetil 1.5 Gm Injection (Cefuroxime)

Diarrhea

Headache

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Abdominal pain

Chills

Itching of Vagina or genital area

Difficult or painful urination

Change in taste

Acid or sour stomach

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Cetil 1.5 gm Injection which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements so that well planned medication can be planned by your doctor. It interacts with the following medicines:

Amikacin

Chloramphenicol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

It interacts with diseased conditions like:

Colitis

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease

Impaired kidney function

Seizure disorders

## Warning And Precaution:

Cetil 1.5 gm Injection should be used very cautiously in:

Allergy to Cetil 1.5 gm Injection or other Beta-lactam antibiotics like Penicillin and cephalosporins

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Impaired kidney function

Inform the doctor if you are advised to have Ferricyanide test when you are undergoing treatment with this medicine. This medicine may result in false-negative results for the said test.

Cetil 1.5 gm Injection may cause Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in some patients when it is used for treating Lyme disease.

Cetil 1.5 gm Injection is not recommended for use in infants less than 3 months of age.

It is not recommended for use by Breastfeeding/Pregnant women and Pediatric Population.

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment if you observe above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time, and strength of the Injection

## Indications:

Do not stop Cetil 1.5 gm Injection abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage:

Store the Cetil 1.5 gm Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injections should be intact and not damaged.