Ceftizoxime Sodium
Ceftizoxime is an antibiotic drug suggested for bacterial infections. It is used in the treatment of less severe to moderate infectious diseases of the nose, skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection is generated when harmful bacteria increase in the body. It can spread to any part of the body and increase very quickly. Ceftizoxime is useful only in the treatment of bacterial infections and not useful in viral infections such as flu or common cold.
It is made up of the antibiotic drug from the class known as third-generation cephalosporins and is referred to as Ceftizoxime. This compound works by interfering with the formation of the cell wall that a bacterium must have for it to live, thus causing damage to the bacterial cell wall and consequently leading to the death of the cell. This stops the proliferation of the infections that cause bacterial diseases.
Medical Benefits:-
Ceftizoxime is an antibiotic drug related to the third-generation cephalosporin class of drugs. It is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that works against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Ceftizoxime works by stopping the synthesis of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for their survival. This also damages the wall of the bacterial cell and gradually causes the death of the bacterial cell. In other words, it restricts the propagation of bacterial infection.
How Does Ceftizoxime Work?
Ceftizoxime extracts Ceftizoxime, which acts by discouraging the formation of the bacterial cell wall, a protective covering that is important for their survival. Thus it eventually damages the bacterial cell wall and leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it stops the formation of bacterial infections.
Side Effects:-
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Indigestion
- Headache
- Pain at the site of injection
Precautions:-
- Your physician has prescribed Ceftizoxime to treat your infection and to improve your symptoms.
- Never omit doses and complete the full treatment course even when you feel that you have recovered. Stopping it early will make the infection more difficult to treat.
- Halt Ceftizoxime and seek urgent advice from your physician if you have a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or trouble breathing.
- Diarrhea may be a side effect but should cease once your course is finished. Report this to your doctor if it does not stop or if you see blood in your stools.
- Avoid alcohol consumption as this may augment side effects with Ceftizoxime.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-
Q. How is Ceftizoxime given?
Ceftizoxime should be taken only by a skilled medical provider or a doctor and must not be given on one’s own. The duration of treatment will depend on the disease for which you are being medicated, and your doctor will determine this. Follow what your doctor suggests to you, and you will benefit maximally from Ceftizoxime.
Q. How long does it take for Ceftizoxime to start working?
Usually, within a few days of taking Ceftizoxime, you will begin noticing its effects; however, usually, it does take some amount of days or time to kill all that bad bacteria along with your relief from symptoms in full.
Q. If the symptoms do not improve with treatment using Ceftizoxime?
Tell your doctor if there is no change in your symptoms. You should communicate with your physician if the problem worsens following the use of this medication also.
Q. How long is Ceftizoxime present in the body?
Generally, Ceftizoxime remains in the body for nearly 2 days after the entire medicine has been stopped.
