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Introduction to Zinforo 600mg Injection
Zinforo 600mg injection contains the active ingredient ceftaroline fosamil, which belongs to a class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. This medication is used to treat skin infections and pneumonia (a lung infection) in both children and adults. Pneumonia can affect one or both lungs, leading to the accumulation of fluid or pus in the air sacs.
Before beginning treatment, consult your doctor if you have any kidney disorders. It is important to inform your doctor if you are allergic to ceftaroline fosamil or any other ingredients in the medication. The safety and effectiveness of this medicine in children under 18 years of age have not been established, so consult your doctor before administering it to children. Elderly patients with kidney issues should also inform their doctor before starting this medication.
Uses of Zinforo 600mg Injection
- Skin infection
- Pneumonia (lung infection)
Therapeutic Effects of Zinforo 600mg Injection
Zinforo 600mg injection inhibits Penicillin-binding protein (PBP) and exerts its bactericidal effects by disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Thereby, it kills the infectious bacteria.
Interaction of Zinforo 600mg Injection with other drugs
Inform the doctor about your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Zinforo 600mg Injection, reducing effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Zinforo 600mg Injection
- Protect from light and moisture
- Store at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Zinforo 600mg Injection
This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Zinforo 600mg injection will be given to you by your doctor. It is given intravenously by a doctor. Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.
Safety Advices
Pregnancy
It is unknown whether Zinforo 600mg injection is harmful to the unborn baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether Zinforo 600mg injection is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Zinforo 600mg injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
It is unknown whether Zinforo 600mg injection is safe for patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any liver-related symptoms.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Zinforo 600mg injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving
Zinforo 600mg injection may cause side effects like dizziness. It is recommended to avoid driving and using machines while using the medication.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Severe Diarrhea
- Allergic reaction (lips, face, throat, or tongue; a severe rash; and swallowing or breathing problems)
Common
- Fever
- Headache
- Feeling dizzy
- Itching, skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- Injection site reaction (pain, irritation, redness, and swelling)
Word of Advice
Drink plenty of water to overcome the water loss or take electrolytes to compensate for the water loss caused by vomiting and diarrhea. If you have persistent diarrhea or allergic reaction, inform your doctor immediately. This medicine may interfere with blood and liver tests. Hence, it is advised that you consult your healthcare provider before going for a lab test. It is advised to avoid driving while under medication, as this medicine alters your ability to drive, and consult your doctor when to start driving.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I take Zinforo 600mg injection if I am a kidney patient?
It is recommended that you consult your doctor if you have kidney problems. Because the Zinforo 600mg injection is removed from your body through the kidney, consult your doctor for further information.
Q 2. Can I drive the vehicle while taking the Zinforo 600mg injection?
Zinforo 600mg injection may cause side effects like dizziness. It is recommended to avoid driving and using machines while using the medication.
Q 3. Can I experience vomiting or diarrhoea while under the Zinforo 600mg injection?
Drink plenty of water to overcome the water loss or take electrolytes to compensate for the water loss caused by vomiting and diarrhea. If you have persistent diarrhoea or allergic reaction, inform your doctor immediately.
Fact Box
Molecule name: Ceftaroline fosamil
Pharmacological class: Cephalosporin antibiotics
Therapeutic class: Antibacterial agent
Indications:
1. Skin infection
2. Pneumonia (lung infection)
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