Product introduction
Zoteg 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Zoteg 1000mg Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It 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. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea and changes in liver function tests and blood counts. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased side effects.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all 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 Zoteg Injection
Benefits of Zoteg Injection
In Bacterial infections
Zoteg 1000mg Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that kills the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Zoteg 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 Zoteg
- Increased liver enzymes
- Allergic reaction
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Diarrhea
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Zoteg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Zoteg Injection works
Zoteg 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Zoteg 1000mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zoteg 1000mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zoteg 1000mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Zoteg 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Zoteg 1000mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zoteg 1000mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zoteg 1000mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zoteg 1000mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zoteg Injection?
If you miss a dose of Zoteg 1000mg Injection, consult your doctor.
