Fortum 1gm Powder For Injection
1 Powder For Injection(s) in Dry VialMRP ₹212.70
₹148.89
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Dosage
POWDER FOR INJECTION
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Ceftazidime(1.0 Gm) |
| Therapy | Antibiotic |
Assurance
available
Regulated
Medical Description
Uses
- For the treatment of various types of bacterial infections such as infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and skin.
- Treatment of Meningitis. (inflammation of meninges that cover the brain and spinal cord)
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any other cephalosporins
- If you have a history of a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotics like penicillins
Side effects
- Blood disorder like decrease in blood count, excessive platelets in the blood
- Swelling in veins
- Diarrhoea
- Increased liver enzymes
- Urge to scratch, rashes
- Pain and swelling at the site of injection
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of allergy to penicillins or any medicines, as much caution is required in such patients.
- You experience any allergic reaction due to the use of this medicine, because the doctor may discontinue the medicine quickly
- You are suffering from diarrhoea due to this medicine, a doctor may discontinue the treatment and switch to alternate medicine
- You may develop a kidney problem
- Prolonged use of this medicine may lead to overgrowth of other organisms, which may require immediate termination of therapy. And patient needs to be re-evaluated again.
Directions for Use
- Fortum 1gm Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
- Do not self inject this medicine.
Storage and disposal
- Store Fortum 1gm Injection below 25°C
- Try to keep it out of the reach of children
Dosage
Overdose
- Fortum 1gm Injection will be given by your doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely to receive more or less of this medicine.
- However, if you experience brain disease, fits or coma, kidney problems, etc. immediately after taking this injection, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Missed a Dose
- You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the Fortum 1gm Injection should be given to you.
- It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of antibiotics like chloramphenicol, gentamycin, tobramycin and water pills like furosemide can cause adverse effects on kidney and gut flora or digestive tract
- Efficacy of oral contraceptives also get reduced while treatment with Fortum 1gm Injection
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:FORTUM
Manufacturer Name:GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Address:Glaxosmithkline Manufacturing S.P.A. Via Alessandro Fleming, 2 37135 Verona, Italy.
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Fortum 1 GM Powder For Injection (1) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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