CROMOBACT 1GM INJECTION

Introduction: 

Cromobact 1gm Injection contains the active constituent aztreonam. It is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections and gynecologic infections. Talk to your doctor if you have any liver problems, kidney problems, blood disorders, diarrhea, seizures, skin diseases, and problems with stomach or intestines before taking this medicine. 

Diarrhea is the common problem associated with the administration of antibiotics. Report you doctor if you experience severe or bloody diarrhea while taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Cromobact 1gm Injection. Complete the full course of therapy even if you feel better early. 

Uses of Cromobact 1gm Injection:

• Urinary tract infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Skin Infections
• Septicemia
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Gynecologic infections

How Cromobact 1gm Injection works: 

It works by inhibiting the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Do not store above 25°C. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

References:

1. Bristol-Myers Squibb, Electronics Medicines Compendium (emc), [ Revised on March 2020], [ Accessed on April 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7866.pdf
2. Bristol-Myers Squibb, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Accessed on April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/050580s042lbl.pdf
3. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Beta-Lactam Antibiotics, 7th edition, 2013, 730.

How to use Cromobact 1gm Injection:

It will be given to you by your physician.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Cromobact 1gm Injection.

Breastfeeding:

Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Cromobact 1gm Injection.

Liver:

Inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases.

Kidney:

Inform your doctor if you have any kidney diseases. 

Driving: 

This medicine may affect your ability to drive.  Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have allergic conditions or other diseases.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them. 

Serious:

• Allergic reaction (Swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat, difficulty in swallowing or breathing)
• Severe or bloody diarrhea

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Rash, itching
• Injection site reactions