Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection are as follows: • Bacterial Infections: Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection is commonly used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those resistant to other antibiotics. • Respiratory Infections: Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection can effectively treat respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis caused by bacteria. • Skin Infections: Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection treats skin and soft tissue infections like cellulitis and abscesses caused by susceptible bacteria. • Urinary Tract Infections: Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection can treat complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible bacteria. • Post-Surgical Infections: Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection may be administered to prevent or treat infections arising from surgical procedures, especially in cases where the risk of infection is high.

Medicinal Benefits:

Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection contains Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics. Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Amoxycillin against the bacteria. Together, Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection helps in treating bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

FAQs

What is the use of Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection?

Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections.

How does Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection work?

Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection contains Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin kills bacteria by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Clavulanic acid decreases bacterial resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria. Together, Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection helps treat bacterial infections.

Does Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection cause stomach upset?

Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection may cause stomach upset, indigestion, nausea and diarrhoea. Please consult your doctor if any of the side effects are bothersome.

Can I take methotrexate with Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection?

Generally, the penicillin group of antibiotics are not advised to be taken with methotrexate which is used for conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis etc., as they may cause some unpleasant side effects when taken together. It is best to discuss with your doctor the use of the two medicines together; the doctor may weigh the pros and cons and decide what is best for you.

Does Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection cause diarrhoea?

Koact 1000 mg/200 mg Injection may cause diarrhoea. So, take probiotics and drink plenty of fluids to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration). Do not take anti-diarrhoea medicine on your own; consult your doctor if the condition worsens.