Uses of Eftum 4.5gm Injection
Eftum 4.5gm Injection is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Bacterial Infections (Bone and Joint, Gynecologic, Intra Abdominal, Lower Respiratory Tract)
Side effects of Eftum 4.5gm Injection
The most common side effects of Eftum 4.5gm Injection are - Dizziness, Fever, Hallucinations, Headache, Lethargy, Seizures, Stroke, Diarrhea, Epigastric Distress, Intestinal Necrosis, Nausea, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Eftum 4.5gm Injection
Do not use Eftum 4.5gm Injection if you are allergic to - Piperacillin, Tazobactum
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Eftum 4.5gm Injection.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Eftum 4.5gm Injection
Eftum 4.5gm Injection contains - Piperacillin, Tazobactum
Piperacillin binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins and inhibits the third and final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with an autolysin inhibitor. Uninhibited autolytic enzymes destroy the cell wall and result in cell lysis.
Overdose of Eftum 4.5gm Injection
The dosage of Eftum 4.5gm Injection depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Eftum 4.5gm Injection
If you forget to take a dose of Eftum 4.5gm Injection, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Eftum 4.5gm Injection
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Eftum 4.5gm Injection
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
aminoglycosides: Additive or synergistic effects against some bacteria, possibly mutual inactivation.
anti-inflammatory drugs including aspirin and NSAIDs, heparin, oral anticoagulants, platelet aggregation inhibitors, sulfinpyrazone, thrombolytics: Increased risk of bleeding.
hepatotoxic drugs including labetalol and rifampin: Increased risk of hepatotoxicity.
methotrexate: Increased blood methotrexate level and risk of toxicity.
probenecid: Increased blood piperacillin level and risk of toxicity.
vecuronium: Possibly prolonged perioperative neuromuscular blockade of vecuronium.