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Azactum 2gm Injection

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Product introduction

Azactum 2gm Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, blood, brain, ear, skin, and soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe and lungs.

Azactum 2gm Injection is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems


Uses of Azactum Injection

  • Severe bacterial infections

Side effects of Azactum Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Azactum

  • Rash
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

How to use Azactum Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Azactum 2gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azactum 2gm Injection 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azactum 2gm Injection 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.
Driving
SAFE
Azactum 2gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Azactum 2gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azactum 2gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azactum 2gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Azactum 2gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Azactum 2gm Injection for the treatment of bacterial infections.
  • It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle in the buttock or thigh.
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • You have been prescribed Azactum 2gm Injection for the treatment of bacterial infections.
  • It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle in the buttock or thigh.
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
  • Do not take Azactum 2gm Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Carbapenems derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Monobactams

Patient concerns

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
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FAQs

Q. Is Azactum 2gm Injection safe to use in patients who are allergic to penicillins?

Azactum 2gm Injection can be safely used in patients who are allergic to penicillins. This medicine has shown no cross-reactivity when used in patients with penicillin allergy.
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References

  1. Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1500-501.
  2. Chambers HF, Dech DH. Beta-Lactam Antibiotics & Other Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors. In: Trevor AJ, Katzung BG, Kruidering-Hall M, editors. Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination & Board Review. 11 th ed. McGraw-Hill Education: New York, New York; 2015. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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Marketer details

Name: BMS India Pvt Ltd
Address: Bristol-Myers Squibb India Pvt. Ltd., The India Bulls Finance Centre, 6th Floor, Tower 1, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone (W), Mumbai - 400013
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
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