Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

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General Information

Contains

Cefazolin (281.25mg)

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Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection fights and stops the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a slow drip (intravenous infusion) 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Ancef XP Injection

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Ancef XP Injection

Bacterial infections
Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Ancef XP 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 Ancef XP

Rash
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How to use Ancef XP Injection

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

How Ancef XP Injection works

Ancef XP 281.25mg 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.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Ancef XP 281.25mg 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 to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Ancef XP 281.25mg 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 doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ancef XP 281.25mg 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

Ancef XP 281.25mg 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 Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It 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.

What if Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

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Chemical Class

Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Related lab tests

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Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1497.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 220-21.
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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

Suffering from choked throat and stuffed nose and headach. Taking ancef 500 1/2 twice a day and kinetic fort twice in a day and Lcz in the night.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Take tab zerodol p BD Betadine gargles thrice daily

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Marketer details

Name: Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 604, Corporate House, Opp. Torrent House, Nr. Dinesh Hall, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380 009.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ancef XP Injection

Benefits of Ancef XP Injection

Side effects of Ancef XP Injection

How to use Ancef XP Injection

How Ancef XP Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection cause diarrhea?

What if Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection doesn't work?

What if I don't get better after using Ancef XP 281.25mg Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Suffering from choked throat and stuffed nose and headach. Taking ancef 500 1/2 twice a day and kinetic fort twice in a day and Lcz in the night.

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