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Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

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1 Powder For Injection(s) in Dry Vial

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MRP ₹852.65

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Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection Description

Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection contains a combination of two antibiotics sulbactam sodium and cefoperazone sodium as an active ingredient. It belongs to a class of penicillin and cepha

losporin antibiotics respectively.

Product Summary

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Contains	Cefoperazone(2000.0 Mg) + Sulbactam(1000.0 Mg)
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Treatment of severe and serious bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infection, joint and bone infection, uterus and ovaries.

Contraindications of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

If you are allergic to this medicine or any other antibiotics of Penicillin and Cephalosporin class or any of the ingredients of this medicine.

Side effects of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Loose stools
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Fever
Chills
Allergic reactions
Pain and tenderness at injection site
Rashes with redness of skin (maculopapular rash)
Pale red bumps and swelling in skin (urticaria)
Abnormal blood cell count.

Precautions and Warnings of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Pregnancy

Can I take Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection during pregnancy?

No information is available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will tell you about the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?

The components of this medicine passes into breast milk, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will tell you on the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?

It is highly unlikely that this medicine will affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?

It is strictly advisable not to consume alcohol when you have taken this injection as it can cause reactions like flushing, sweating, headache or fast heart beats
Do not consume alcohol for at least five days after the last dose of this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a history of severe allergic reaction to antibiotics
You have disease related to liver and kidney
You are taking blood-thinning medicines
You are suffering from diarrhoea when on treatment or even after discontinuing treatment
You notice abnormal bleeding.

Mode of Action of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

How Does It Work?

Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections. However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases), which can destroy cefoperazone. Sulbactam ina...

Directions for Use of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

This medicine will be given in a hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self inject this medicine.

Interactions of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Interactions with other medicines

There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains sulbactam & cefoperazone, any interactions seen with these two compon...
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Medicines or solutions containing ethanol can cause flushing, sweating, headache and increased heartbeat
If you are taking an antibiotic that belongs to aminoglycoside class, it is advisable to monitor kidney functions regularly
Medicine used for the treatment of gout (probenecid).

Storage and disposal of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Store this medicine below 25°C
Protect it from light
Keep it out of the reach of children
Any unused portion should not be stored and should be discarded properly.

Dosage of Zostum 3gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give this injection. Therefore it is less likely you shall receive more of this medicine
However, if you experience loose motions, nausea, vomiting, headache, fits, skin rashes and allergy 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 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 ...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Ravi Kakarla

MBBS, MBA

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: I am an alcoholic. Can I take this medicine along with alcohol?

A: No, you cannot consume alcohol if you have taken this medicine. It is advisable not to drink alcohol after taking this medicine at least for a week as it can cause side effects like sweating, flushing, headache or fast heartbeat.

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Brand

ZOSTUM

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

30/12/2025

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