EPOCELIN 1GM INJ

Overview

EPOCELIN 1GM INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

EPOCELIN 1GM INJ is composed of: CEFTIZOXIME (1.0 GM)

Ceftizoxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

Usage

CEFTIZOXIME is generally used to treat: Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Middle Ear, Bone Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for EPOCELIN 1GM INJ and its Constituents

Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFTIZOXIME over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CEFTIZOXIME : Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body Burn, Eyes Eye Crusting With Sleep, Body Itching

Rare Side-Effects

CEFTIZOXIME : Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body Burn, Eyes Eye Crusting With Sleep, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

CEFTIZOXIME can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Congestive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Hypernatremia, Acute Liver Failure, Seizure

Technical Classification

CEFTIZOXIME is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for EPOCELIN 1GM INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CEFIZOX 1GM INJ	INR 377 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
ELDCEF 1GM INJ	INR 359.05 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
ELDECET 1GM INJ	INR 377 for 1 INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
EPOCELIN 1GM INJ	INR 1247.02 for 1 INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
T ZOX 1GM INJ	INR 101.75 for 10 ML INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
UNIZOX 1 GM INJ	INR 371.8 for 20 ML INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CEFIZOX 500MG INJ	INR 248.33 for 1 INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 500.0 MG
CEFTIZOXIME		CEFTIZOXIME
ELDCEF 250MG INJ	INR 136.18 for 5 ML INJECTION	CEFTIZOXIME 250.0 MG