Manufacturer: Wanbury Ltd
Salt Composition : Piperacillin(4000mg), Tazobactum(500mg)
Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It is strictly advised to be used as per the doctor’s prescription.
The combination of ceftolozane and tazobactam is used to treat certain infections including urinary tract infections and infections of the abdomen (stomach area). It is also used to treat certain types of pneumonia that developed in people who are on ventilators or who were in a hospital.
The pharmacokinetics of piperacillin-tazobactam were investigated in eight anuric intensive care patients treated by continuous venovenous hemodialysis (CVVHD). The elimination half-life of piperacillin was 4.3 ± 1.2 h, and that of tazobactam was 5.6 ± 1.3 h.
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 Augtum
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Rash
Allergic reaction
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
increased risk of bleeding due to clotting disorder.
seizures.
a significant drop in a certain type of white blood cell called a neutrophil
Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg 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.
Consuming alcohol with Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg 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.
ZOSYN is indicated in adults for the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated skin and skin structure infections, including cellulitis, cutaneous abscesses and ischemic/diabetic foot infections caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Staphylococcus aureus.
colitis.
coagulation abnormalities.
renal dysfunction.
hemodialysis.
cystic fibrosis.
seizures.
sodium/potassium.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Stop taking Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines. It is used to treat bacterial infections like tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, boils, abscesses, cellulitis, wound infection, bone infection and oral cavity infections.
Q. Is it safe to use Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is safe to use when taken as advised by the doctor. However, in some patients, it may cause common side effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, allergic reaction, etc. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Q. How is Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection administered?
Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only 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 Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection.
Q. Are there any specific cautions associated with the use of Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection?
The use of Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins or any other ingredient of the medicine. It should not be used in patients with a history of liver disease. Therefore, consult your doctor before using Augtum 4000 mg/500 mg Injection.
