Prozoxime 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Prozoxime 1000mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Prozoxime Injection

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Prozoxime Injection

In Bacterial infections

Prozoxime 1000mg Injection is a 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 Prozoxime 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 Prozoxime

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Prozoxime Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Prozoxime 1000mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Prozoxime 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

Prozoxime 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 Prozoxime 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Prozoxime 1000mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Prozoxime 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prozoxime 1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Prozoxime 1000mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Prozoxime Injection?

If you miss a dose of Prozoxime 1000mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Prozoxime 1000mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Discontinue Prozoxime 1000mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Patient concerns

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FAQs

How is Prozoxime 1000mg Injection administered?

Prozoxime 1000mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Prozoxime 1000mg Injection.

How long does Prozoxime 1000mg Injection take to work?

Usually, Prozoxime 1000mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

What if I do not get better after using Prozoxime 1000mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

For how long does Prozoxime 1000mg Injection stay in the body?

Usually, Prozoxime 1000mg Injection stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.

What should I inform my doctor before taking Prozoxime 1000mg Injection?

Before taking Prozoxime 1000mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your stomach such as colitis or kidneys (like, if you are on dialysis). Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, tell your doctor before taking Prozoxime 1000mg Injection to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.

Is Prozoxime 1000mg Injection effective?

Prozoxime 1000mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Prozoxime 1000mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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