Cefuroxime (1.5gm)
Altacef 1.5 gm Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, blood, and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
1 Injection in 1 vial
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Altacef 1.5 gm 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.
Related Warnings
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Altacef 1.5 gm Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Altacef 1.5 gm Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Altacef 1.5 gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Not relevant, as Altacef 1.5 gm Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
There is limited information available on the use of Altacef 1.5 gm Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Altacef 1.5 gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
