Cromobact 2gm Injection

Cromobact 2gm Injection is an Antibiotic injection containing Aztreonam used to prevent or treat a wide range of bacterial infections including those of the blood, brain, ears, skin, abdomen, bones, lungs and urinary tract.

Uses of Cromobact 2gm Injection:

• Infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria
• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

How does Cromobact 2gm Injection work?

Aztreonam works by stopping the bacteria from making their cell walls. Binds to the penicillin binding proteins of the bacterial cell wall and causes cell lysis and death. Its monobactam structure enhances its activity against resistant strains and confers resistance to several bacterial beta-lactamases.

How to Use & Dosage?

Cromobact is usually given by a health care professional as an injection into a muscle or as a slow infusion into a vein. Before you receive it, it must be properly prepared by reconstituting and diluting it according to the manufacturer’s directions.

This medicine is given as an injection into a vein or muscle. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. If you are taking this medicine at home, you will be shown how to prepare and give this medicine.

Take it at the same time each day as directed on the prescription label. Continue taking it as directed until your doctor tells you to stop. It is very important that you dispose of used needles and syringes in a sharps container. If you do not have one, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to obtain one.

If you think you may have overdosed, call an emergency room or poison control center right away.

Possible Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Itching
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling)

Safety Advise:

Kidney

Cromobact 2gm should be used with care in patients with renal disease. Cromobact may require a different dosing schedule. Discuss this with your health care provider.

Liver

Patients with liver disease should use Cromobact 2gm with caution. The dose of Cromobact may need to be changed. Discuss with your health care professional.

Pregnancy

Cromobact should not be used during pregnancy as there is adequate evidence that they damage the developing fetus. Please call your health care provider.

Breastfeeding

Cromobact is harmful during breast feeding and is poisonous to the fetus. Please speak with your healthcare provider.

Storage Instructions:

Store the product at room temperature, away from moisture and in dry conditions. Do not expose it to direct sunlight. Keep in original packaging.

References

1. Sykes RB, Bonner DP. Aztreonam: the first monobactam. The American journal of medicine. 1985 Feb 8;78(2):2-10.
2. Ramsey C, MacGowan AP. A review of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of aztreonam. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2016 Oct 1;71(10):2704-12.
3. Neu HC. Aztreonam activity, pharmacology, and clinical uses. The American journal of medicine. 1990 Mar 23;88(3):S2-6.
4. Swabb EA, Singhvi SM, Leitz MA, Frantz M, Sugerman A. Metabolism and pharmacokinetics of aztreonam in healthy subjects. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. 1983 Sep;24(3):394-400.

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Manufacturer details

Name: Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Fusion House, Plot No. 22, H.No 8-2-350/B, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500034
Country of origin: India