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Eczas 1gm Injection

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Packaging:1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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Composition:Ertapenem (1gm)
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassCarbapenem derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCell wall active agent -Carbapenems

About Eczas 1gm Injection

Eczas 1gm Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem group that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.Eczas 1gm Injection is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a 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 have been 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 diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication. 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 have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.

How It Works

Eczas 1gm Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem group that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.Eczas 1gm Injection is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a 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 have been 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 diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication. 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 have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.

How to Use

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

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Eczas 1gm Injection, please consult your doctor.

Storage

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Composition of Eczas 1gm Injection

Key Benefits of Eczas 1gm Injection

  • In Severe bacterial infections Eczas 1gm Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. Eczas 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.

Side Effects of Eczas 1gm Injection

  • Infusion site inflammation
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Breathlessness
  • Infusion site reaction
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Disorientation (alteration of mental status)
  • Vaginal inflammation
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Eczas 1gm Injection

Alcohol
SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Eczas 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Eczas 1gm 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

Eczas 1gm 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

Eczas 1gm Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Certain side effects, such as dizziness and sleepiness, have been reported with Eczas 1gm Injection, which may affect some patients ability to drive or operate machinery

Kidney
CAUTION

Eczas 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eczas 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Eczas 1gm Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Eczas 1gm Injection is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is common to have minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache but generally these settle down. If these symptoms trouble you, contact your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine to help you get rid of these symptoms. Serious side effects occur in very rare cases. But, if you experience any serious complication, seek immediate medical advice.

Drug resistance is a condition in which the bacteria gets modified in your body and stops reacting to the medicine. Because of this, the medicine stops working. Resistance to Eczas 1gm Injection is not very common at least for the bacteria against which it works.

Rare reports suggest that Eczas 1gm Injection may decrease the blood sugar levels, but this medicine does not affect the blood sugar levels in everyone. However, it is important to keep monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly. Consult your doctor if you experience any sudden dip in blood sugar levels.

Safety of Eczas 1gm Injection in children less than 3 months of age has not yet been assessed. However, the side effects and effectivity of Eczas 1gm Injection in children beyond the age of 3 months is almost similar when compared with adults.

No. Make sure to receive all doses your doctor has prescribed, even if you feel better. This is because your symptoms may have improved but chances are that the infection is still present in your body. Skipping doses can increase the risk of developing an infection that is resistant to medication. So, continue taking Eczas 1gm Injection as prescribed. After you have finished all the doses, your doctor may advise you on some tests to make sure your infection has completely cleared up.

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