Tromycetin 1gm Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Chloramphenicol (1gm) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amphenicols |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Chloramphenicol |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 667 |
FAQ
How long does Tromycetin 1gm takes to work?
Usually, Tromycetin 1gm starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I stop taking Tromycetin 1gm when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Tromycetin 1gm and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if I don't get better after using Tromycetin 1gm?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
What if you forget to take Tromycetin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Tromycetin 1gm, consult your doctor.
Tromycetin 1gm Injection Reviews
Tromycetin 1gm is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Tromycetin 1gm is used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. It may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, taste change, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Tromycetin 1gm is used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. It may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, taste change, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
How Tromycetin 1gm Injection Works
Tromycetin 1gm is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.
How to Use Tromycetin 1gm Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Tromycetin 1gm Injection
- In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Tromycetin 1gm works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Tromycetin 1gm usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Tromycetin 1gm Injection
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Tromycetin 1gm Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tromycetin 1gm may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tromycetin 1gm may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Tromycetin 1gm may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tromycetin 1gm in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tromycetin 1gm is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tromycetin 1gm may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tromycetin 1gm is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- Do not use Tromycetin 1gm if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- The injection may be given into a muscle (intramuscularly) or into a vein (intravenously).
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Your doctor has prescribed Tromycetin 1gm to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
References
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- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 802-803.
- 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. 244-25.