Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection (Ceftriaxone/Sulbactam)

What is Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection?

Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection is a combination medicine. 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.

Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.

How does Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection work?

Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection is utilized to eliminate infections in the body, and its ingredient called Ceftriaxone is also called a cephalosporin antibiotic, which functions by preventing the amalgamation of bacterial cell development that kills the bacteria. The following active substance sulbactam, is also known as the name of beta-lactamase inhibitor that acts by obstructing beta-lactamase, a type of enzyme that eradicates antibiotic action, which is released by bacterial cells that will be efficiently inhibited with this medication.

How to use Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection?

Oframax Forte 1.5g injection is an injectable medicine, so it needs to penetrate beneath your skin. It is prescribed to be used not regularly, just once a week, to get its effective result. Before taking this injection, patients need to eat something, and then after, they are allowed to take this injection carefully under administration by healthcare professionals.

Benefits Of Oframax Forte Injection

In Bacterial infections

Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection contains two different medicines, Ceftriaxone and Sulbactum, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Ceftriaxone works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Sulbactam reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Ceftriaxone against bacteria.
Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribe even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are kill and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Oframax Forte Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Oframax Forte

• Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
• Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
• Low blood platelets
• Rash
• Diarrhea
• Increased liver enzymes
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warnings

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection is generally consider safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have show low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limit human studies.

Breastfeeding

Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection should be use with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is complete and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

There is limit information available on the use of Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection should be use with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Dose adjustment of Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection is not recommend in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

FAQ’s

1. Can the use of Oframax Forte 1.5g injection cause an allergic reaction?

Yes, Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection can cause an allergic reaction and is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins. Seek emergency medical help if you have any sign of an allergic reaction, like hives; difficulty in breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

2. Can the use of Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

3. How long does Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection takes to work?

Usually, Oframax Forte 1.5 g Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

4. What if I don’t get better after using Oframax Forte 1.5g Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.