Fortum 1Gm Injection

A cephalosporin antibiotic, this injection is used to treat joint infections, meningitis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and malignant otitis externa. It classifies as a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic and acts especially against gram-negative infections.

This injection may interact with a few medical conditions so keeping your doctor informed if you have any of these medical conditions is important:

• If you are pregnant or planning to soon be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• If you are already taking any medication, dietary supplement or herbal preparation.
• If you are taking other medicines especially aminoglycosides, diuretics, chloramphenicol, or hormonal birth control pills.
• If you are allergic to food, medicines or other any other substances.
• If you have had a history of stomach or bowel problems, kidney problems or poor nutrition.

• Bone And Joint Infections

• Bacterial Infections Of Urinary Tract

• Bacterial Infections Of External Ear

• Serious Bacterial Infections

• Allergy

• Severe Allergic Reaction

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Swelling Of Eyelids, Face, Lips

• Skin Rash

• Skin Peeling

• Diarrhoea

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this injection lasts for an average duration of 3 to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this injection can be observed in 1 hours for an intramuscular injection.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Limited data is available on the use of this medication in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed when benefits overweigh the risk.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Small amounts of this injection are excreted through human breast milk. Use only if clearly needed when benefits overweigh the risk. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea and thrush is necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Fortum 1Gm Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tazid 1Gm Injection

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Pseudocef 1Gm Injection

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Taczid 1Gm Injection

  Targof Pure Drugs Td

• Cefdin 1Gm Injection

  Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Neceft 1Gm Injection

  Nitin Lifesciences Ltd

• Cefzidime 1Gm Injection

  Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Cefzy 1Gm Injection

  Zee Laboratories

• Megazid 1Gm Injection

  Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Eutum 1Gm Injection

  Euphoric Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Fotaran 1Gm Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This injection is an antibiotic that provides protection against the enzymes produced by bacteria. It works by rupturing the bacteria’s cell wall and inhibiting the enzymes that are produced by the bacteria.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Amikacin

  You may experience nausea or vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention if these medicines are taken together. This interaction is more likely to occur if you have a kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  The desired effect of contraceptive pills will not be achieved if these medicines are taken together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Cholera Vaccine

  Avoid cholera vaccine if the patient has taken this injection within 14 days before vaccination. Usage of other antibiotics and vaccines should be reported to the doctor.

  Furosemide

  You may experience nausea or vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention if these medicines are used together. This interaction is more likely to occur in the elderly population with preexisting kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Cyclosporine

  You may experience vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and headache if these medicines are used together. Regular kidney function tests are to be performed and appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

• Interaction with Disease

  Impaired Kidney Function

  The blood concentration of intravenous this injection may increase in the patients suffering from any kidney disease. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the severity of the condition. Frequent monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary.

  Colitis

  Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking Fortum 1Gm Injection. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

  Seizure Disorders

  Use with caution if you have any seizure disorder or a family history of seizures. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made if you have kidney disease. Discontinue if a seizure is due to this injection. Start with appropriate anticonvulsant medicine if it is clinically indicated.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Fortum 1Gm Injection?

  Ans : This injection has Ceftazidime as an active element present. It performs its action by killing the infection-causing bacteria, constricting bacterial cell wall synthesis.

• Ques : What are the uses of Fortum 1Gm Injection?

  Ans : This injection is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as typhoid fever, urinary tract infections, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, kidney infections, skin infections, vaginal infection, infections of the urinary tract, otitis media, and sinusitis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Fortum 1Gm Injection?

  Ans : This injection has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of this injection which are as follows: abdominal pain, anxiety, black or tarry stools, confusion, diarrhea, fever, painful urination, decreased appetite, joint pain, change in taste, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Fortum 1Gm Injection?

  Ans : This injection should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.