Fortum 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Fortum 500mg 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.
Fortum 500mg 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 rash and diarrhea. 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.
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.
Fortum 500mg 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 rash and diarrhea. 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.
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 Fortum Injection
Benefits of Fortum Injection
In Bacterial infections
Fortum 500mg Injection is 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 Fortum 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 Fortum
- Rash
- Allergic reaction
- Injection site reaction
- Diarrhea
How to use Fortum Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fortum Injection works
Fortum 500mg 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
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Fortum 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fortum 500mg 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
Fortum 500mg 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 Fortum 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Fortum 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fortum 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fortum 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fortum 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Fortum 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fortum 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fortum Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fortum 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Fortum 500mg 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 Fortum 500mg 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
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fortum with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Ceftazidime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Ceftazidime. If Purified Vi Polys
Ceftazidime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Ceftazidim
Indomethacin may slow down the removal of Ceftazidime from the body.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning pain, nausea, vomit
Ceftazidime may raise blood levels of the active form of Chloramphenicol.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Indomethacin may slow down the removal of Ceftazidime from the body.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning pain, nausea, vomit
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Fortum 500mg Injection
Twice A Day
38%
Once A Day
38%
Thrice A Day
25%
What are you using Fortum Injection for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections
FAQs
What organisms does Fortum 500mg Injection cover?
Fortum 500mg Injection is active against pseudomonas, anaerobes, and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
How is Fortum 500mg Injection administered?
Fortum 500mg 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 Fortum 500mg Injection.
Can the use of Fortum 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Fortum 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Fortum 500mg Injection is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
How long does Fortum 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Fortum 500mg 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 Fortum 500mg 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.
Is Fortum 500mg Injection effective?
Fortum 500mg 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 Fortum 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: Italy
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