KEPHAZON 1GM INJECTION

• Upper and lower respiratory and urinary tract infections
• Skin, soft tissue, bone and joint infections
• Septicemia, meningitis, peritonitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis
• Gonorrheaand other abdominal and genital tract infections

It kills the bacteria by interrupting the bacterial cell wall (outer coating of bacteria) formation due to whichthe bacterial cell wall is weakened and ruptures, thereby killing the bacteria

Adult: IV/IM- The recommended dose is 2-4 g/day in 2 divided doses, up to 12 g/day for severe infections

• Allergic reactions, reversible neutropenia
• Transient rise in SGOT-SGPT and alkaline phosphatase, eosinophilia, positive direct coombs test, anemia and reduced hematocrite

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of penicillin allergy, kidney or liver impairment, cystic fibrosis, during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Tell your doctor if you are taking cefoperazone and undergoing any blood or urine test, as it may affect the result