Zaxter XP Injection
Brand Name | Zaxter XP Injection | |
Salt Composition |
Meropenem (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg) |
Meropenem (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg) |
Strength | 1000mg + 500mg | |
Product Form | Injection | |
Pack | 1 Injection in 1 Vial | |
Storage | Store below 30°C | |
Category |
Antibiotic |
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SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
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Country of Origin | India | |
Manufacturer |
Alkem Laboratories Limited |
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Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013. |
You Save : Rs.98.80 Inclusive of all taxes
Precautions and general warning of Zaxter XP Injection
Zaxter XP Injection
Brand Name | Zaxter XP Injection |
Salt Composition | |
Strength | 1000mg + 500mg |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
You Save : Rs.98.80 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to beta-lactam
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment
- Seizures are most commonly found in patients who are with CNS disorders
- Thrombocytopenia is common in patients who are with renal disorders
- The use of this medicine may cause toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johson syndrome, dermatitis exfoliative.
- Swelling and redness occurs at the injection site
- Fever
- Confusion
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Seizures
- Dark, or clay-colored stools
- Decreased urine output
- Fast heartbeat
- My friend has a history of epilepsy and she was on valproic acid while receiving treatment with Zaxter XP Injection, but still, she had an episode of seizure may I why?
- Is Zaxter XP Injection can be used for any type of bacterial infection?
- For how long will I need to take Zaxter XP Injection?
- Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
- Long-term use may cause bacterial or fungal overgrowth
- The use of this medicine in renal failure patients may cause thrombocytopenia
- The use of this medicine can cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
- It produces limited effect against anaerobes
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You have diarrhea during the treatment
- You have any sudden allergic effects like rashes, itching, inflammation, dizziness, and difficulty in breathing
- You are not responding to the treatment
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Zaxter XP Injection contains Meropenem is a Carbapenem antibiotic is used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that produces its action by inhibiting the enzymes which are produced by the bacteria. This enzyme inactivates the effect of the antibiotic. The combination with Subactum helps to reduce the development of resistance and increase the action of Meropenem against bacteria.
- This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
- This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling, and breathing difficulties.
Medical Description of Zaxter XP Injection
Zaxter XP Injection contains Meropenam 1000mg and Sulbactam 500mg used to treat severe bacterial infections such as Bacterial meningitis, Pneumonia, Skin, and skin structure infections, and Intra-abdominal infections. Mainly this infection affects the lungs, skin, and skin structures, abdomen, and brain. Meromac is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria that cause infections. Sulbactam is a β lactamase inhibitor. It should be given with antibiotic, which works by inhibiting the β lactamase enzyme (destroys the action of antibiotics) produced by bacteria. The combination of this medicine helps to fight against microbes and also prevents the growth of bacteria. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
Zaxter XP Injection Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial meningitis, Pneumonia, Skin, and skin structure infections, and Intra-abdominal infections.
Zaxter XP Injection Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Bacterial meningitis
Infection and inflammation to the meninges (in the brain) caused by bacteria called bacterial meningitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Pneumonia
It is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the alveoli. It is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, cough, and confusion
Skin infection
It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness
Intra-abdominal infections
Bacteria causes infection to the inside of the abdomen called intra-abdominal infections such as peritonitis, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Zaxter XP Injection Indication
Zaxter XP Injection is prescribed in the following indications such Bacterial meningitis, Pneumonia, Skin, and skin structure infections, and Intra-abdominal infections
Mechanism of action of Zaxter XP Injection
Zaxter XP Injection contains Meropenem is a Carbapenem antibiotic is used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that produces its action by inhibiting the enzymes which are produced by the bacteria. This enzyme inactivates the effect of the antibiotic. The combination with Subactum helps to reduce the development of resistance and increase the action of Meropenem against bacteria.
How Zaxter XP Injection works
Zaxter XP Injection contains Meropenem is a Carbapenem antibiotic is used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that produces its action by inhibiting the enzymes which are produced by the bacteria. This enzyme inactivates the effect of the antibiotic. The combination with Subactum helps to reduce the development of resistance and increase the action of Meropenem against bacteria.
Zaxter XP Injection Contraindication
Zaxter XP Injection Side Effects
FAQs for Zaxter XP Injection
Before initiating the treatment kindly consult with your doctor regarding the previous history of treatment. The use of this injection may interact with valproic acid and may decrease its effect. This will be the reason behind the recent episode of seizure. Kindly consult with your doctor
No, it is effective against some bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, S. pyogenes, S.viridans.
The duration of this injection depends upon your condition of infection and according to the type of infection
Precautions and general warning of Zaxter XP Injection
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while receiving this medication is considered cautious it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
No, it is not clear that the use of this medicine will affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
The Injection should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
Less information is available regarding the use of this medicine in liver disease patients. Kindly consult with the doctor.
How to Take Zaxter XP Injection
This injection comes in a powder form with sterile water, before using this injection mix both the content and shake well before use. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.
Use of Zaxter XP Injection in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Zaxter XP Injection in children
Zaxter XP Injection is not prescribed in children who are below 3 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Zaxter XP Injection in Elderly Patients
Zaxter XP Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Zaxter XP Injection contains Meropenam 1000mg and Sulbactam 500mg used to treat severe bacterial infections such as Bacterial meningitis, Pneumonia, Skin, and skin structure infections, and Intra-abdominal infections. Mainly this infection affects the lungs, skin, and skin structures, abdomen, and brain. Meromac is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria that cause infections. Sulbactam is a β lactamase inhibitor. It should be given with antibiotic, which works by inhibiting the β lactamase enzyme (destroys the action of antibiotics) produced by bacteria. The combination of this medicine helps to fight against microbes and also prevents the growth of bacteria.
Drug Interaction of Zaxter XP Injection
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative medicine, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol:
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of meropenem will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Probenecid
It is a uricosuric used to treat chronic gout and gouty arthritis. This medicine alters the action of probenecid. . Kindly consult with your doctor
Tramadol
It is an opioid analgesic used to treat pain after surgery or serious injury. This medicine alters the action of tramadol. Kindly consult with your doctor
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the medicine in your body so it is advised to take this Injection with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Central nervous system disorders
It should be used with caution in patients with seizures, other central nervous system abnormalities, or fits. It causes hallucinations, anxiety, confusion, and restlessness. Kindly inform your doctor if you have experienced any of these effects
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient's health conditions.
Kidney disease
It should be used with caution in a patient with renal impairment or kidney disease. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. Inform your doctor, and then take for a better life. Based on your conditions, dose adjustment is needed.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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