Insitrex 500 Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart. Insitrex 500 Injection may also be used to prevent infections during surgery. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This medicine will be given to you regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening of infection. The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, and changes in liver function tests and blood cell counts. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

• Abnormal liver function tests
• Rash

If you miss a dose of Insitrex 500 Injection, please consult your doctor.

• Q. Q. Is Insitrex 500 Injection safe??
  Ans: Insitrex 500 Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
• Q. Q. How long does Insitrex 500 Injection take to work??
  Ans: Usually, Insitrex 500 Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
• Q. Q. Who should not take Insitrex 500 Injection??
  Ans: Insitrex 500 Injection should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Insitrex 500 Injection or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Insitrex 500 Injection without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
• Q. Q. What if I do not get better after using Insitrex 500 Injection??
  Ans: Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
• Q. Q. For how long does Insitrex 500 Injection stay in the body??
  Ans: Usually, Insitrex 500 Injection stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.
• Q. Q. Is Insitrex 500 Injection effective??
  Ans: Insitrex 500 Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Insitrex 500 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. How is Insitrex 500 Injection administered??
  Ans: Insitrex 500 Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Insitrex 500 Injection.

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