BIOCILIN 1000 Injection 1's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ampicillin 1000 mg
Manufacturer
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTIONBIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION contains Ampicillin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract (bronchus, lungs), urinary tract, genital tract, stomach, blood, brain and skin or soft tissues. It can also be used to manage typhoid fever, meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach) and endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves). BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION should be used under medical supervision. Do not stop receiving BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control. During therapy with BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION, your doctor will periodically monitor your health condition through several blood tests/urine tests to access the improvement in your condition and to reduce the risk of unwanted
Uses
OF BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTIONIt is used to manage various bacterial infections such as: Ear infections (Ex. otitis media) Nose or throat infections Respiratory tract infections (Ex. bronchitis and pneumonia) Urinary tract infections (Ex. cystitis and kidney infections) Genital tract infections (Ex. gonorrhoea) Stomach infections (Ex. peritonitis) Blood infections (Ex. sepsis) Skin or soft tissue infections (Ex. acne) Meningitis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the brain) Endocarditis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the heart) Typhoid fever
How It Works
BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION is a bactericidal agent. It kills the susceptible bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the bacterial cell to survive. This action destroys the susceptible bacteria, manage their further growth and multiplication and reduce the severity of the infection.
Directions for Use
BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscles (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection. Do not miss a dose or stop receiving BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition.
Side Effects
receiving BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Inform your doctor if they trouble you. USES OF BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTIONIt is used to manage various bacterial infections such as: Ear infections (Ex. otitis media) Nose or throat infections Respiratory tract infections (Ex. bronchitis and pneumonia) Urinary tract infections (Ex. cystitis and kidney infections) Genital tract infections (Ex. gonorrhoea) Stomach infections (Ex. peritonitis) Blood infections (Ex. sepsis) Skin or soft tissue infections (Ex. acne) Meningitis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the brain) Endocarditis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the heart) Typhoid fever HOW BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION WORKSBIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION is a bactericidal agent. It kills the susceptible bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis that is essential for the bacterial cell to survive. This action destroys the susceptible bacteria, manage their further growth and multiplication and reduce the severity of the infection. DIRECTIONS FOR USEBIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscles (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection. Do not miss a dose or stop receiving BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTIONCOMMON diarrhoea nausea, vomiting RAREStop receiving BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing) stomach pain with uncontrollable watery diarrhoea, feeling weak and fever severe skin reactions (such as widespread skin rash with blistering and peeling of skin around the mouth, face and genitals) signs of liver problems (such as yellowing of skin and whites of the eye, pale faeces, dark urine, persistent nausea, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness) unusual bleeding or bruising fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, repeated infections signs of kidney problems (such as passing low urine, passing urine at night, tiredness, breathlessness, pale skin, fever, skin rash, nausea, pains)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. BREASTFEEDINGBIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESBIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate any heavy tools or machines. KIDNEYBIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. ALLERGYDo not receive BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION if you are allergic to Ampicillin, or to any other beta lactam antibiotics (such as amoxicillin) or cephalosporin antibiotics (such as cefixime). OTHERSBefore receiving BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have glandular fever have lymphatic leukaemia (cancer or blood or bone marrow) have cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection Use in pediatrics: BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION can be used in children and adolescents (aged 10 years or older; weighing 20 kg or more) if prescribed by the physician. However, consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before receiving it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: oral contraceptives (birth control pills) Ex. drospirenone, ethinyl Estradiol allopurinol, sulfinpyrazone or probenecid (medicines used to manage gout) other antibiotics (used to manage bacterial infections) such as tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol anticoagulants such as warfarin or phenindione Overdosage: BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. Symptoms of overdosage might include gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ampicillin Pharmacological Category : Penicillin Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Drops, Dry Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION out of reach of children Store BIOCILIN 1000 INJECTION at room temperature
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Last Updated
10 Nov 2022