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Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection

Manufacturer :  Pfizer Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Cefoperazone, Sulbactam
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection

This medication is composed of Cefoperazone, Sulbactam and belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used for treating Pseudomonas bacterial infections. The injection works by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis of the bacteria, preventing it from growing which ultimately kills the bacteria.

Inform your doctor before taking this medicine if you suffer from hypersensitivity to penicillins, colitis, renal impairment and other gastrointestinal diseases. Dosage reduction may be necessary for you if you have liver dysfunction, alcohol addiction, malabsorption states or a poor nutritional status.

    What are the uses of Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection

    • Bacterial Infections

    What are the contraindications of Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection ?

    What are the side effects of Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection ?

    Key highlights of Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      The drug may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      It is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Please consult your doctor before using this drug during breastfeeding.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

    How does this medication work?

    It is a kind of antibiotic that helps deal with a bacterial infection. The medication prevents the synthesis of the bacterial cell walls, as it binds to the penicillin-binding proteins. It also binds to beta-lactamase enzyme produced by bacterial cells, which in turn inhibits its enzymatic action and prevents beta-lactam antibiotics from being metabolized by the enzyme.

      What are the interactions of Magnex Forte 3Gm 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 Medicine

        Medicine

        The drug interacts with aminoglycoside antibiotics, loop diuretics, anticoagulants and probenecid.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        Patients suffering from kidney disease should use some other safer alternative.

      FAQs about Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection

      • Ques : What is Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection?

        Ans : Magnex Forte injection is a medication which has Cefoperazone and Sulbactam as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by constricting the formation of bacterial cell wall, preventing destruction antibiotics, from chemicals released from bacteria.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection?

        Ans : Magnex Forte is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urinary tract infections, Respiratory Tract Infection, Intra-abdominal Infections, and Bacterial Septicemia.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection?

        Ans : Magnex Forte 3Gm causes side effects like Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Rash, Itching, Blood in urine, Decrease in blood cell count, Gastrointestinal side effects, Chills, Injection site Thrombophlebitis, etc.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Magnex Forte 3Gm Injection?

        Ans : Magnex 3Gm Injection should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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