Azenam 2gm Injection
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Product introduction
Azenam 2gm 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, soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe, and lungs.
Azenam 2gm 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. Get the injection for as long as the doctor has prescribed. 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.
Common side effects of Azenam 2gm Injection include rash, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. 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 Azenam Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Azenam Injection
In Severe bacterial infections
Azenam 2gm 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. Azenam 2gm 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 Azenam 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 Azenam
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Azenam Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Azenam Injection works
Azenam 2gm Injection is an antibiotic that works by targeting and disrupting the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for bacteria to survive. It binds to specific proteins in bacteria, preventing them from building a strong protective wall. As a result, the bacteria become weak and eventually die.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Azenam 2gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Azenam 2gm Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Azenam 2gm Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Azenam 2gm Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Azenam 2gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azenam 2gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Azenam 2gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azenam 2gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Azenam Injection?
If you missed a dose of Azenam 2gm Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- 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 it 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbapenems derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Monobactams
Interaction with drugs
Taking Azenam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Azenam 2gm Injection safe to use in patients who are allergic to penicillins?
Azenam 2gm 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.
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Marketer details
Name: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India. / Regd, Office: 23 -A Shah Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400053 Maharashtra, India
Country of origin: India
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What are you using this medicine for?
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