Medical Description
Zostum 1.5g injection contains sulbactam and cefoperazone, penicillin and cephalosporin class of medicine. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, joints and bones. Zostum is a combination of antibiotics that inhibits the growth of bacteria, thus killing them. It further prevents the spread of infection. Zostum 1.5g injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse at the clinic or hospital setup. The side effects of Zostum injection are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, injection site, pain and inflammation. If you feel the side effects persist or the condition worsens, you must inform the doctor. Discuss with your doctor all the existing medication, supplements and disease conditions, before starting Zostum.
Uses of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Zostum-1.5g injection is used to treat severe bacterial infections like respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infection, joint and bone infection, uterus and ovari…
Contraindications of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
If you are allergic to sulbactam, cefoperazone or other antibiotics of penicillins and cephalosporin class or other ingredients of Zostum-1.5g injection.
Side effects of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
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Loose stools
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Headache
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Fever
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Chills
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Allergic reactions
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Pain and tenderness at the injection site
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Rashes with redness of skin (maculopapular rash)
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Pale red bumps and swelling in the skin (urticaria)
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Abnormal blood cell count
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Precautions and Warnings of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Pregnancy
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Can I take Zostum-1.5g injection during pregnancy?
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No information is available about the safety of Zostum-1.5g injection during pregnancy.
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Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, the doctor will tell you about the use of the medicine after assessing the need.
Breast Feeding
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Can I take Zostum-1.5g injection while breastfeeding?
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The components of Zostum-1.5g injection passes into breast milk, inform the doctor if you are breastfeeding, the doctor will tell you about the use of the medicine after assessing the need and benefit.
Driving
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Can I drive after consuming Zostum-1.5g injection?
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It is unlikely that Zostum-1.5g injection will affect the ability to drive.
Alcohol
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Can I consume alcohol while taking Zostum-1.5g injection?
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Avoid consuming alcohol when you have taken Zostum-1.5g injection as it causes reactions like flushing, sweating, headache or fast heartbeats.
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Avoid alcohol for at least five days after the last dose of the medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You have an allergic reaction to antibiotics.
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You have a disease of the liver and kidney.
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You are taking blood-thinning medicines.
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You suffer from diarrhoea when on treatment or even after discontinuing treatment.
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You notice abnormal bleeding.
Mode of Action of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
How Does It Work?
Zostum-1.5g injection kills the bacteria responsible for infections. Bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases), which destroys cefoperazone. Sulbactam inactivates the enzyme and helps cefoperazone to function optimally.
Directions for Use of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Zostum-1.5g injection will be given to you in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection. Follow the instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Interactions with other medicines
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No interaction is available of Zostum-1.5g injection with other drugs. The medicine contains sulbactam and cefoperazone, interactions are seen with the two components when taken alone may occur with this combination.
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Medicines or solutions containing ethanol causes flushing, sweating, headache and increased heartbeat.
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If you are taking antibiotics of the aminoglycoside class, it is advisable to monitor kidney functions.
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Medicine used for the treatment of gout (probenecid).
Storage and disposal of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
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Store the medicine below 25°C.
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Protect it from light.
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Keep it away from children.
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The unused portion must not be stored and should be discarded.
Dosage of Zostum 1.5gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Overdose
The doctor or nurse will give Zostum-1.5g injection. It is less likely you shall receive more of the medicine. If you experience loose motions, nausea, vomiting, headache, fits, skin rashes and allergy immediately after taking the injection, inform the doctor as soon as possible.
Missed a Dose
You will be monitored by the doctor or nurse on when the injection must be given to you. There are fewer chances of missing a dose. If the doctor or nurse missed a dose, inform them.
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