Fortum Injection 1g

Price of Fortum Injection 1g

The price of Fortum Injection 1g in Pakistan is Rs. 427

Fortum Injection Uses

Fortum injection is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, sinusitis, otitis media, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, typhoid fever, etc.

Fortum injection is composed of Ceftazidime, which is a cephalosporin that belongs to the group of beta-lactam antibiotics. They work by inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall of bacteria, hence making it difficult for them to survive. Antibiotics can only fight against bacteria. They are not active against viruses. Therefore, they are given to treat bacterial infections only. Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin.

How to use Fortum Injection 1g?

• The injection should be administered by or under the supervision of a health care professional.
• The frequency and dosage depends on your symptoms and response to the treatment
• The usual adult dose of Ceftazidime in moderate infections is 1g every 8 to 12 hours, given IM or IV
• For intramuscular administration, the healthcare provider will inject it deep into your muscles of the upper quadrant of the buttock due to its thick viscosity. They will make sure it is not injected near the artery or a nerve.
• For intravenous injection, they will infuse it over 30 minutes
• Do not use it if the bottle appears to be damaged or there's any discoloration or particles in the liquid.
• Do not use it after the expiration date

Fortum Injection Side Effects

The common side effects of Fortum injection are:

• Abdominal pain
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools
• Acid reflux
• Anemia
• Elevation of liver enzymes
• Diarrhea
• Serum sickness
• Risk of infections
• Crystalluria
• Eye discomfort
• Gastric discomfort
• Lethargy and body pain
• Headache
• Hearing impairment
• Nausea
• Pancreatitis
• Sleep disorders
• Vision disorders
• Altered taste
• Pain at the injection site

Drug Interactions

Fortum injection can interact with the following drugs so co-administration should be done with caution:

• Probenecid
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Allopurinol
• Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone
• Other antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs like atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, and other statins
• Ergot alkaloids
• Colchicine
• Oral hypoglycemicagents like repaglinide, rosiglitazone, nateglinide, and pioglitazone
• Quetiapine
• Antiarrhythmic drugs like amiodarone and procainamide
• Benzodiazipine like diazepam, midazolam and triazolam
• Calcium containing supplement
• Iron supplement
• Zinc and bismuth-containing drugs

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture