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Mezlocillin Sodium - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Mezlocillin Sodium Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Mezlocillin Sodium-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Mezlocillin Sodium brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Mezlocillin Sodium
Pronunciation : MEZZ-low-SILL-in SO-dee-uhm
ICD Code : Y40.0 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Mezlocillin Sodium

International :


Mezlin

Why is Mezlocillin Sodium Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections (E.g. biliary tract infections).

When should Mezlocillin Sodium not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Mezlocillin Sodium?

Adults- IM/IV- 200 to 300 mg/kg/day in 4 to 6 divided doses.
IM- Doses should not exceed 2 gm.
Children (older than 1 mo to younger than 12 yr)- IM/IV- 50 mg/kg every 4 hour.
Newborns- IV- 75 mg/kg every 6 to 12 hour.

How should Mezlocillin Sodium be taken?

It comes as a powder for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Mezlocillin Sodium?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of any allergy, diarrhea, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of bleeding problems, perform coagulation test regularly.

What are the side effects of Mezlocillin Sodium?

Central Nervous System- Lethargy, irritability, hallucinations, epilepsy, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness, hyperactivity and prolonged muscle relaxation.
Skin- Skin scar.
Eye and ENT- Itchy eyes.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, flatulence, inflammation of intestine and loss of appetite.
Genitourinary- Inflammation of kidney, absence of urine, protein in urine, blood/pus in urine and elevated Blood Urea Nitrogen.
Liver- Jaundice and inflammation of liver.
Blood- Anemia, decreased/altered blood cell counts, bone marrow depression and prolonged bleeding.
Metabolic- Elevated liver enzyme levels and reduced mineral and uric acid level in blood.
Miscellaneous- Life threatening allergic reactions that may lead to death, vaginal inflammation, fever, pain at site of injection, blood clots, vein irritation/inflammation and compression of spinal nerve.

What are the other precautions for Mezlocillin Sodium?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Mezlocillin Sodium?

Store it at room temperature.

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