Name: Qualitreo (1000 mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Qualitreo (1000 mg) is monobactam antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections caused by susceptible gram negative bacteria like urinary tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection. It works by killing sensitive bacteria that cause infection.

Qualitreo (1000 mg) Injection Neiss Labs Pvt. Ltd. (Qualitron Bio Medica) Generic : Aztreonam	₹ 630.00 1000mg/1Vial 1Vial

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Drug information on Qualitreo (1000 mg) (Aztreonam) from Neiss Labs Pvt. Ltd. (Qualitron Bio Medica)

Drug Name : Aztreonam

Aztreonam(Azactam) generic Qualitreo (1000 mg) is monobactam antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections caused by susceptible gram negative bacteria like urinary tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection. It works by killing sensitive bacteria that cause infection.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Qualitreo (1000 mg) may be prescribed

Abdominal Pain

Cystic Fibrosis

Gonorrhea

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

IV/IM -Gram negative infections- 1 to 8 g/day in divided doses depending on severity. Max: 8 g/day.
Urinary tract infection- 0.5 to1 g 8 to12 hours.
IM Cystitis; Gonorrhoea -1 g as a single dose.
Inhalation- 75 mg 3 times daily (at least 4 h apart) for 28 days.

Side effects of Qualitreo (1000 mg)

Central Nervous System: Injection- Seizures, confusion, vertigo, tingling, dizziness.

Skin: Inhalation- Rash.

Injection- Rash.

Eye and ENT: Inhalation - Nasal congestion, pharyngolaryngeal pain.

Gastrointestinal: Inhalation - Abdominal pain, vomiting.

Injection - Diarrhea, nausea, pseudomembranous colitis, vomiting.

Local: Inflammation of vein after IV administration, pain/swelling at IM injection site.

Respiratory: Inhalation - Cough, wheezing, asthma.

Injection- Difficulty in breathing.

Miscellaneous: Inhalation Chest discomfort, fever. Injection - Fever.

How to use Qualitreo (1000 mg)?

It is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Inhalation: Do not administer with any other nebulizer.

When Should Qualitreo (1000 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity; lactation

Warnings and Precautions for Qualitreo (1000 mg)

Do not use this medication if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.

Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.

Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudo membranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away.

Hypersensitivity to other β-lactams.

Harmful to liver or kidney functions, and pregnancy.

Other Precautions for Qualitreo (1000 mg)

Avoid long-term use, otherwise it will cause secondary infection.

Storage Conditions for Qualitreo (1000 mg)

Injection: Once reconstituted, it should be used within 48 hr if stored at 15-30°C or 7 days if stored at 2-8°C. Do not freeze it.

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