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Fosfocide 4Gm Inj Substitute

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Composition:

FOSFOMYCIN-4000MG

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Fosfocide 4Gm Inj contains Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria that grow aerobically (in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen). Bacterial meningitis (infection of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord), complicated urinary tract infections, bacterial infections of bones and joints, heart, lungs, central nervous system, stomach, blood, skin, and tissues beneath the skin are all treated with Fosfocide 4Gm Inj. Fosfomycin should be used only when other antibiotics have failed or are ineffective. Fosfocide 4Gm Inj prevents bacterial cell wall formation (a protective covering required for survival). Bacteria are thus killed. Additionally, Fosfocide 4Gm Inj reduces the attachment of bacteria to the cells lining the urinary bladder.

FAQs

Fosfocide 4Gm Inj belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Fosfocide 4Gm Inj is used to treat bacterial meningitis (infection of membranes protecting the brain and spinal cord), complicated urinary tract infections, bacterial infections of bones and joints, heart, lungs, central nervous system, stomach, blood, skin, and tissues below the skin.

Fosfocide 4Gm Inj contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thereby killing bacteria. Also, Fosfocide 4Gm Inj decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder.

Fosfocide 4Gm Inj may cause taste disturbances as a temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please inform your doctor.

If you are undergoing dialysis or have kidney problems, inform your doctor before receiving Fosfocide 4Gm Inj so that the dose may be adjusted.

Fosfocide 4Gm Inj may cause diarrhoea as a rare side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens with fever or severe stomach pain, please consult a doctor immediately, as these might be signs of large intestine infection.

You are not recommended to take blood thinner while receiving Fosfocide 4Gm Inj as co-administration of these two medicines may alter the blood thinner's ability to prevent blood from clotting. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines while receiving Fosfocide 4Gm Inj.

The side effects of Fosfocide 4Gm Inj include injection site reactions, taste disturbances and gastrointestinal disturbances. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Fosfocide 4Gm Inj is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which affects and damages the cell wall (covering of bacteria) synthesis. Thereby, it kills the infection causing bacteria. Additionally, Fosfocide 4Gm Inj prevents the attachment of bacteria to superficial cells of urinary bladder, hence preventing infection.

The dosing schedule is decided by your doctor and the dose depends on bacteria causing the infection, site and severity of the infection. Your doctor will consider your body weight, age, and status of kidney function while deciding the dose and duration.

As Fosfocide 4Gm Inj is eliminated by the kidneys, the time for which Fosfocide 4Gm Inj stays in the body depends upon how well kidney functions. In healthy adults, about 80-90% of the total medication injected is excreted by kidneys within 10 hours following a single injection into the veins. The medicine may remain for a longer time in the body if the patient has kidney dysfunction.