Bactodac Injection is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections of the lungs, stomach, and urinary tract. It may be used alone or in combination with other antibiotics, like metronidazole, to treat various bacterial infections in both children and adults.
Bactodac Injection is given as an injection into a vein by a trained healthcare professional. It should be used regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of Bactodac Injection include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, and infusion site phlebitis. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. This medicine may also cause diarrhea as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with this medicine may provide help.
Before using it, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Bactodac Injection
Benefits of Bactodac Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Bactodac Injection works by killing bacteria that can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as infections of the lung (pneumonia), stomach, and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Bactodac 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 Bactodac 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 Bactodac
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Infusion site vesicles
How to use Bactodac Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bactodac Injection works
Bactodac Injection is a combination of ceftazidime and avibactam. Ceftazidime is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Avibactam works by preventing bacteria from breaking down ceftazidime.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bactodac Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bactodac 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
CAUTION
Bactodac Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bactodac Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bactodac Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bactodac Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bactodac Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Bactodac Injection is recommended.
What if you forget to take Bactodac Injection?
If you miss a dose of Bactodac Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
