Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines. It works by stopping the growth of tubercular bacteria. Rarely, it may also be used to treat some other types of infections.
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is given as an injection directly into a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
This medicine may cause a skin rash, vomiting, fever, and vertigo as side effects. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if any of the side effects bother you.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as this medicine may cause dizziness. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
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
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection, please consult your doctor.
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Aminoglycosides
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