Rs.4361for 1 vial(s) (1 Injection each)
food interaction for Fosfowok Injection
alcohol interaction for Fosfowok Injection
pregnancy interaction for Fosfowok Injection
lactation interaction for Fosfowok Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fosfowok 4gm Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Fosfowok 4gm 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fosfowok 4gm Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Fosfowok 4gm Injection
Fosfomycin(4gm)
Fosfowok injection uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat various bacterial infections in adults, children and newborns. These include osteomyelitis, complicated UTIs, hospital-acquired lower respiratory infections and bacterial meningitis.
How fosfowok injection works
Fosfowok 4gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is needed for their survival.
Common side effects of fosfowok injection
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Headache, Dizziness, Indigestion, Gastrointestinal disturbance
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Expert advice FOR Fosfowok Injection
- Fosfomycin is used for the treatment of bacterial infections when use of other common medicines is considered inappropriate.
- It is given as an injection into a vein by your doctor or nurse.
- Fosfomycin may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor the level of electrolytes in your blood. A low-sodium diet is recommended during treatment.
Frequently asked questions FOR Fosfowok 4gm Injection
Fosfomycin
Q. What kind of antibiotic is Fosfowok 4gm Injection?
Fosfowok 4gm Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which kills the infection causing bacteria in your body by affecting and damaging the cell wall (covering of bacteria) synthesis. It is also seen that Fosfowok 4gm Injection prevents the attachment of bacteria to superficial cells of urinary bladder, hence preventing infection.
Q. What is the use of Fosfowok 4gm Injection?
This medication is an antibiotic used in few specific conditions like infections of urinary bladder infections and lower urinary tract infections and the infection of bone marrow. It is also sometimes used to treat infection of meninges (covering of the brain). Whether this medicine should be given to you or not will be decided by your doctor depending upon the type of bacteria causing the infection. It acts only in bacterial infections and is of no use in viral infections (such as common cold and flu).
Q. How often can you take Fosfowok 4gm Injection?
The schedule of taking Fosfowok 4gm Injection is decided by your doctor. The daily dose is determined on the basis of bacteria causing the infection, severity and site of the infection. While deciding the dose and duration, the doctor will also consider your age, body weight and status of kidney function. Usually, it is given as 2–3 divided doses in whole day.