Uzotram 500mg Injection

Aztreonam (500mg)

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Uzotram 500mg 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.

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA,
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Aug 2024 | 05:48 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Aztreonam (500mg)

Marketer

Novalab Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Uzotram 500mg Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Rash, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as the most common side effects. Temporary pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site may also occur at the injection site. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition does not improve despite treatment.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Uzotram Injection

Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of Uzotram Injection

Severe bacterial infections
Uzotram 500mg 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 lungs (pneumonia), blood, brain, ear, skin, and soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Uzotram 500mg 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 Uzotram 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 Uzotram

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

How to use Uzotram Injection

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

How Uzotram Injection works

Uzotram 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Uzotram 500mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Uzotram 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Uzotram 500mg 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

Uzotram 500mg 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

Uzotram 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Uzotram 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Uzotram 500mg 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

Uzotram 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Uzotram 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Uzotram 500mg Injection safe to use in patients who are allergic to penicillins?

Uzotram 500mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carbapenems derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Monobactams

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

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.
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:
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. 120.
Drugs.com. Aztreonam. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Novalab Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Scf 263, 2nd Floor, Motor Market Manimajra, Chandigarh - 160101, India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Uzotram Injection

Benefits of Uzotram Injection

Side effects of Uzotram Injection

How to use Uzotram Injection

How Uzotram Injection works

All substitutes for Uzotram 500mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Uzotram 500mg Injection safe to use in patients who are allergic to penicillins?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

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