Manufacturer: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefpirome(1gm)
Bacirom 1gm Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhea, or local redness, and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your condition. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Cefpirome exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting the activity of transpeptidase enzyme which plays an important role in bacterial cell wall synthesis.
The pharmacokinetic properties of cefpirome are typical of cephalosporins. The drug can be administered by intravenous or intramuscular injection, but is not well absorbed after oral administration. Bioavailability following intramuscular injection exceeds 90%.
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 Bacirom
Rash
Itching
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Fever
Diarrhea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
ADVERSE REACTION Hypersensitivity reactions: Allergic skin reactions (rash, urticaria), Itching, drug fever and severe acute allergic (anaphylactic) reactions may occur. Gastrointestinal tract: Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea in very rare cases pseudomembranous colitis.
Bacirom 1gm Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Bacirom 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Bacirom 1gm Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It can be given for septicaemia, infections of the lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissues and complicated infections of the urinary tract. Cefpirome can also be used to treat infections in neutropenic patients.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Bacirom 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Bacirom 1gm Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Bacirom 1gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Bacirom 1gm Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. How long does Bacirom 1gm Injection takes to work?
Usually, Bacirom 1gm Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can the use of Bacirom 1gm Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Bacirom 1gm Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
