MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION


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Salt Composition

:     CEFOPERAZONE, SULBACTAM

Manufacturer

:     PFIZER LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     United States of America

Indication

:     Treatment of Bacterial infections

Packaging

:     1Vial(S)

Dosage Form

:     Injection

MRP

  :     ₹729.06

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Magnex Forte 1.5gm Injection is a combination medication containing the active constituents Cefoperazone and Sulbactam used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

It is prescribed to treat various types of bacterial infections. It fights against the microorganisms to prevent their growth and further spread of the infection.

Magnex Forte 1.5gm Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if advised by the doctor. Also, it should be used with caution in children and elderly patients

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition.

MEDICINAL USE OF MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION

Cefoperazone inhibits the biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide in bacteria and makes it unstable. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which ensures the Cefoperazone activity against beta-lactamase (enzymes produced by bacteria that provide resistance to antibiotics) producing bacteria.

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Genital tract infections
  • Septicemia
  • Skin and skin structure infections
  • Intra-abdominal infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Meningitis
SIDE EFFECTS OF MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Coagulopathy (impairment in the blood's ability to clot)
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Raised red rashes (urticaria)
  • Pain or inflammation of a vein at the site of injection
  • Fever, chills
  • Feeling tired
  • Allergic reactions
  • Skin reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens Johnson syndrome, dermatitis exfoliative (signs include blistering and peeling of the skin)
  • Persistent bleeding
DOSAGE OF MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION
  • The correct dosage of Magnex Forte 1.5 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history.
  • Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
  • If you forget to take a dose of Magnex Forte 1.5gm Injection, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
  • If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number..
Ques 1: What is MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION used for?

Ans :MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION is a combination of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam which belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics. It is used to treat several bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections (upper and lower), intra-abdominal infections, septicemia, meningitis, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease and other infections of the genital tract.

Ques 2: How does MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION work?

Ans : MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION contains Cefoperazone and sulbactam. Cefoperazone works by stopping the formation of bacterial cell coverings, which makes the bacteria susceptible for killing. Sulbactam works by reducing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefoperazone against the bacteria. Together, they help to treat various bacterial infections..

Ques 3: How MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION is administered?

Ans :MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse, either into the vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection..

Ques 4: Is MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION safe to use in patients with liver disease?

Ans : MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with severe biliary obstruction (blockage of the bile ducts) and severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice before receiving MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION

Ques 5: What are the common side effects of MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION?

Ans : The most common side effects of receiving MAGNEX FORTE 1.5GM INJECTION are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and coagulopathy (impairment in the blood's ability to clot). Inform your doctor if any of these side effects bothers you.