Maxizone 500 MG Injection
About Maxizone 500 MG Injection
Maxizone 500 MG Injection is a drug which is used for treating bacterial infections. It is administered to the patient in the form of an injection. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as gonorrhea (infection of female reproductive organ), pelvic inflammatory disease and also infections of lungs, skin, blood, bones, joints and abdomen. Maxizone 500 MG Injection belongs to a class of medications known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria. It should always be taken under a doctor’s guidance.
Maxizone 500 MG Injection is a drug which is used for treating bacterial infections. It is administered to the patient in the form of injection. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as gonorrhea (infection of female reproductive organ), pelvic inflammatory disease and also infections of lungs, skin, blood, bones, joints and abdomen.
Maxizone 500 MG Injection belongs to a class of medication known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria. It should always be taken under a doctor’s guidance. Maxizone 500 MG Injection comes in the form of powder which is mixed with liquid and then injected intravenously (into a vein) over a period of 30 to 60 minutes. However sometimes it is also injected into a muscle. It is usually injected as a single dose. Sometimes it is injected multiple times with a gap of 4 to 14 days between doses.
This medication should always be taken under the supervision of a medical expert. There are also some other precautions you need to take. Firstly check if you have any allergies to any of the ingredients of Maxizone 500 MG Injection. Also inform the consulting doctor about any prescribed drugs or dietary supplement that you are taking currently on to avoid side effects. Inform your doctor about any history of liver disease, kidney disease or digestive problems. Also if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, it is advisable not to take this medication as it might have harmful effects on your baby.
Maxizone 500 MG Injection might cause some side effects like pain, tenderness, hardness or warmth in the place where it was injected; it may also result in pale skin ,weakness or diarrhea. These are common symptoms and usually go away on their own. However sometimes certain side effects can be serious. These maybe rash, stomach cramps, stomach pain, chest pain, painful urination, swelling in legs and feet, peeling skin, difficulty swallowing or breathing, rash etc. It is important to consult a doctor as soon as these symptoms occur. It is extremely important not to overdose as it can cause harmful effects. Maxizone 500 MG Injection should be kept at cool temperature away from direct sunlight. It should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
What are the uses of Maxizone 500 MG Injection
Bacterial Meningitis
Maxizone 500 MG Injection treats meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord caused from Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.
Bacterial Septicemia
Maxizone 500 MG Injection helps in treating septicemia which is an infection of the blood caused from Staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes.
It is used to cure gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused from Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
It treats infections of the urinary tract caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Maxizone 500 MG Injection is used to cure community-acquired pneumonia. It is a common type of lung infection caused from Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
Bone And Joint Infections
Maxizone 500 MG Injection is used to cure bone and joint infections like septic arthritis and osteomyelitis caused from Staphylococci and Streptococci species.
Skin And Structure Infection
Maxizone 500 MG Injection helps in treating Skin and structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection and cutaneous abscess caused from Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.
What are the contraindications of Maxizone 500 MG Injection ?
Maxizone 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to it or any other ingredient of the medicine.
Maxizone 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you are suffering from a moderate to severe heart failure.
What are the side effects of Maxizone 500 MG Injection ?
Bloody And Cloudy Urine
Painful Urination
Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet
Difficulty To Breath
Weight Gain
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Headache
Fracture of Bones
Severe Muscle Pain
Disorder of Tooth
Key highlights of Maxizone 500 MG Injection
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for 24 hours after the initial action has begun.
What is the onset of action?
This medicine has a delayed onset of action owing to its complex mechanism of action. It may take days for the initial action of the medicine to be observed.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy in near future. Use of insulin is most preferred during early and mid-stages of pregnancy.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding. The risk of adverse effect is very high in infants and hence the potential benefits and risks should be considered before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Maxizone 500 MG Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Maxizone 500 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Powercef 500 MG Injection
Wockhardt Ltd
- Xone-Ceff 500 MG Injection
Lupin Ltd
- Finecef 500 MG Injection
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
- Zetri 500 MG Injection
Novartis India Ltd
- Comtrix 500 MG Injection
Comed Chemicals Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not take two doses within a day to make up for the previous day's missed dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Appropriate supportive measures should be initiated immediately if the symptoms are severe.
How does this medication work?
Maxizone 500 MG Injection belongs to the third generation cephalosporins. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins which would inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria.
What are the interactions of Maxizone 500 MG Injection ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Ethanol
You should limit the consumption of alcohol while taking Maxizone 500 MG Injection. Consult your doctors if any symptoms indicating a fall or rise in blood glucose levels is observed.Interaction with Lab Test
Lab
Information not available.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
Do not consume Maxizone 500 MG Injection in combination with Amikacin, Ethinyl Estradiol, Cholera Vaccine and Cyclosporine.Interaction with Food
Food
Information not available.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Patients who suffer from gastrointestinal diseases and Seizure disorders should not consume Maxizone 500 MG Injection.
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