Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics indicated to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, septicemia (blood infection), meningitis (infection of brain and spinal cord), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infections), bone and joint infections. Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's is also used to prevent infections during surgery. 

Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against a wide range of bacteria. It works by blocking the activity of an enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). This prevents the formation of bacterial cell covering, thereby kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infection.

A healthcare expert will administer Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's; do not self-administer. In some cases, Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid the occurrence of potential interactions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suspect you are pregnant or plan to have a baby; your doctor will weigh the benefits of Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's therapy against the risk to your baby. Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.

Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's is used to treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections. Besides this, Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's is also used to prevent infection after surgery and in the early treatment of Lyme disease caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) in adults and children over the age of 12 years. Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against a wide range of bacteria. It works by blocking the activity of an enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). This prevents the formation of bacterial cell covering, thereby kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infection.

• Pain and swelling at the site of injection
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Do not take Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's if you are allergic to any of the contents. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's may cause Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). If you experience a severe, persistent diarrhoea, or if you find blood or mucus in stools, consult your doctor immediately. Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid the occurrence of potential interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's may interact with aminoglycoside-type antibiotics (gentamicin, neomycin), diuretics (furosemide), gout medications (probenecid), anticoagulants (warfarin), and oral contraceptives or birth control pills (levonorgestrel,   medroxyprogesterone), and certain vaccines (BCG, cholera vaccine live, typhoid vaccine live).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid grapefruit juice as it may affect the working of Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation of the colon), kidney or liver disease.

• GENTAMICIN
• NEOMYCIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• PROBENECID
• WARFARIN
• LEVONORGESTREL
• MEDROXYPROGESTERONE
• BCG VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE LIVE
• TYPHOID VACCINE LIVE

• After completing the course of Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's, probiotics should be taken to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. 
• Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's in fighting off infections.

• Regular monitoring of blood count, haemoglobin levels, renal and liver function tests are recommended.
• Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's might affect lab test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Supacef 1.5 gm Injection 1's.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.