Paximid 500000IU Injection
Paximid 500000IU Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should get the injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Paximid 500000IU Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Paximid 500000IU Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the body. It works by killing and stopping the growth of bacteria that cause these problems. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital.
Paximid 500000IU Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should get the injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, 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 anaphylactic reaction, kidney damage, neurotoxicity, fever, or pain, 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 will not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function.
03Uses
Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Paximid 500000IU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Paximid 500000IU Injection is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered at home.This medicine 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.
07Side Effects
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)
Neurotoxicity
Kidney damage
Fever
Anaphylactic reaction
08Safety Information
Alcohol:SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Paximid 500000IU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Paximid 500000IU 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Paximid 500000IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Paximid 500000IU Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Paximid 500000IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Paximid 500000IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Paximid 500000IU Injection treats serious bacterial infections that have not responded to treatment with other antibiotics.
It is given by injection or drip (infusion) into a vein usually over 30-60 minutes.
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. Inform your doctor if it doesn’t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.
Paximid 500000IU Injection treats serious bacterial infections that have not responded to treatment with other antibiotics.
It is given by injection or drip (infusion) into a vein usually over 30-60 minutes.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.
References
Sources and references
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Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disingectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 878.
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. p. 1133.
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