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Fosmedy Injection


Product introduction

Fosmedy Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the urinary tract, lungs (eg. pneumonia), bones, brain (eg. meningitis), and blood. However, it is only used when other common antibiotics cannot be used.

It is an antibiotic.

Uses of Fosmedy Injection

Benefits of Fosmedy Injection

In Bacterial infections

Fosmedy Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. Fosmedy Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Fosmedy 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 Fosmedy

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Vaginal inflammation
  • Stomach pain

How to use Fosmedy Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Fosmedy Injection works

Fosmedy Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is needed for their survival.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Fosmedy Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosmedy 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
Fosmedy Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fosmedy Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fosmedy Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fosmedy Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fosmedy Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fosmedy Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Fosmedy Injection?

If you miss a dose of Fosmedy Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Fosmedy Injection is used for the treatment of bacterial infections when use of other common medicines is considered inappropriate.
  • It is given as an injection into a vein by your doctor or nurse.
  • Fosmedy Injection may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor the level of electrolytes in your blood. A low-sodium diet is recommended during treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Organic phosphonic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cell wall synthesis inhibitor- UTI

Patient concerns

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
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References

  1. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 788-89.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 595-97.

Marketer details

Name: Alvista Biosciences Pvt Ltd
Address: G-7 Dsisc Industrial Complex Rohtak Road Udyog Nagar Delhi -110041 Mobile no -8860040107
Country of origin: India

MRP
4638
Inclusive of all taxes
1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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