Fotaran 1gm Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Vhb Life Sciences Inc |
| Active Ingredient | Ceftazidime (1gm) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins) |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 3 generation |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 334 |
FAQ
Is Fotaran 1gm effective?
Fotaran 1gm 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 Fotaran 1gm too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can the use of Fotaran 1gm cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Fotaran 1gm can cause diarrhea. Fotaran 1gm is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if I do not get better after using Fotaran 1gm?
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.
How is Fotaran 1gm administered?
Fotaran 1gm 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 maximum benefit from Fotaran 1gm.
How long does Fotaran 1gm take to work?
Usually, Fotaran 1gm starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
What organisms does Fotaran 1gm cover?
Fotaran 1gm is active against pseudomonas, anaerobes, and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
What if you forget to take Fotaran Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fotaran 1gm, consult your doctor.
Fotaran 1gm Injection Reviews
Fotaran 1gm is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Fotaran 1gm fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. 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. You should use this medicine 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 infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. 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 last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Fotaran 1gm fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. 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. You should use this medicine 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 infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. 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 last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
How Fotaran 1gm Injection Works
Fotaran 1gm is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Fotaran 1gm Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Fotaran 1gm Injection
- In Bacterial infections: Fotaran 1gm is an antibiotic medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Fotaran 1gm Injection
- Bacterial infections
Fotaran 1gm Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Fotaran 1gm may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fotaran 1gm is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Fotaran 1gm, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Fotaran 1gm does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fotaran 1gm is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fotaran 1gm should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fotaran 1gm may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Fotaran 1gm should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fotaran 1gm may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Discontinue Fotaran 1gm and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor has prescribed Fotaran 1gm to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
References
- Drugs.com. Ceftazidime.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 228-29.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.