Lactagard 1000mg Injection
vial of 1.0 Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Cefoperazone (1000mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Lactagard 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. Lactagard 1000mg Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Lactagard 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Is Lactagard 1000mg Injection effective?
Lactagard 1000mg Injection is effective when used at the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not discontinue use even if symptoms improve, as stopping early may lead to symptom recurrence or worsening.
How is Lactagard 1000mg Injection administered?
Lactagard 1000mg Injection must be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or your doctor and should not be self-administered. The dosage will be determined based on your specific condition and prescribed by your healthcare provider, followed carefully according to their instructions for maximum benefit.
Is Lactagard 1000mg Injection bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Lactagard 1000mg Injection is primarily bactericidal. However, it may also be bacteriostatic in some cases, depending on the bacteria and other factors like tissue penetration, dosage, and the rate of bacterial multiplication.
How does Lactagard 1000mg Injection act?
Lactagard 1000mg Injection works by adhering to proteins synthesized by bacteria, thereby inhibiting their development of a protective cell wall. This leads to the killing of bacteria.
Is Lactagard 1000mg Injection bad for the kidneys?
Lactagard 1000mg Injection is generally not harmful to the kidneys when administered alone. However, when combined with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics, it may increase kidney damage risk. Therefore, Lactagard 1000mg Injection should only be used if prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Can the use of Lactagard 1000mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, Lactagard 1000mg Injection can induce diarrhea. This is because it also affects beneficial bacteria in the stomach or intestine, leading to gastrointestinal upset. If this persists, consult your healthcare provider for advice.
How long does Lactagard 1000mg Injection take to work?
Lactagard 1000mg Injection typically begins working shortly after administration. However, complete bacterial elimination and symptom relief may take several days.
What if I do not get better after using Lactagard 1000mg Injection?
Inform your healthcare provider immediately if you don't experience any improvement after completing the full course of treatment. It's also important to inform them if symptoms worsen.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
- Your doctor has prescribed Lactagard 1000mg 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 Lactagard 1000mg 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.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Lactagard 1000mg Injection as it may cause increased side effects.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while taking Lactagard 1000mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Breastfeed
Lactagard 1000mg 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 Lactagard 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Pregnancy
Lactagard 1000mg 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.