• Serious bacterial infections

Jectophen 1.0gm injection works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by disrupting the transfer of activated amino acids from soluble RNA to ribosomes. This interference prevents bacterial growth and multiplication, resulting in a bacteriostatic effect.

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with jectophen 1.0gm injection and can cause undesirable side effects.

• Store jectophen 1.0gm injection below 25°C.
• Protect from light.
• Keep out of reach of children.

This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. It is infused directly into your veins by your healthcare provider. Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors. 

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. 

Serious

• Severe allergic reactions such as redness and itching
• Grey baby syndrome (marked by a swollen belly, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and a pale grayish color of the skin)
• White blood cell counts can also drop, increasing the chance of infections and fever
• Anemia (a low red blood cell count) leaves you tired and lethargic.

Common

• Thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelets)
• Dry mouth, Nausea, and vomiting
• Headache and Depression
• Numbness, tingling, pain or muscle weakness
• Blurring, inflammation, or temporary loss of vision
• Immune suppression and development of infections

During the treatment, your doctor may go for frequent blood tests to check the proper liver and kidney functioning and measure your blood count, as jectophen 1.0gm injection can damage your blood cells, causing bone marrow suppression. Hence, you will be hospitalized until you recover.

There is a risk of over-growth of non-susceptible organisms, which can lead to severe diarrhea up to a few months after this medicine is given to you. Inform your doctor if you face any side effects during or after the treatment. You must not take this medication as prophylaxis to prevent bacterial infections such as colds, influenza, or throat infections. This medication is for in-hospital use only provided by your doctor. Always inform your doctor if you have any concerns before taking this medication. 

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