LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION

LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION 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.

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

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

LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION 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.

If you miss a dose of LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION, consult your doctor.

Your doctor has prescribed LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION 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 to come back and harder to treat.

The injection may be given into a muscle (intramuscularly) or into a vein (intravenously).

Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.

Do not use LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

Q. How long does LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION takes to work?

Usually, LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don’t get better after using LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION?

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.

Q. Can I stop taking LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION 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. LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION 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.

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

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Taste change

Diarrhea

Nausea

Vomiting

Alcohol:UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION 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.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of LABCHLOR 1GM INJECTION in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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