Lesero 1gm1gm/vial
Injection
Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Lesero 1gm does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Lesero 1gm is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, th... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Lesero 1gm 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... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Lesero 1gm may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Lesero 1gm should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lesero 1gm may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Lesero 1gm should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lesero 1gm may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Lesero 1gm is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tr... View More
Uses of Lesero 1gm
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Lesero 1gm
- Rash
- Allergic reaction
- Injection site reaction
- Diarrhea
How to use Lesero 1gm
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Lesero 1gm works
Lesero 1gm is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for the... View More
What if you forget to take Lesero 1gm?
If you miss a dose of Lesero 1gm, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Lesero 1gm to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Lesero 1gm and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your st... View More
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Lesero 1gm as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Pneumonia, Cystic fibrosis, Bacterial septicemia, Meningitis, Peritonitis, Skin and Skin-Structure Infections, Endometritis, Pelvic cellulitis, Respirat... View More
Administration
IV/IM Administration IV Direct injection: Inject over 3-5 minutes directly into vein or through tubing of running compatible infusion solution Infusi... View More
Adult Dose
Bone & Joint Infections 2 g IV q12hr Gynecologic & Intra-abdominal Infections, Meningitis, Complicated Pneumonia, Life-Threatening Infections 2 g I... View More
Child Dose
Child: IV, IM 90–150 mg/kg/day q8h IV 200–300 mg/kg/day for serious Pseudomonas infection (max 8–12 g/day) q8h
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Loading dose: 1 g; maintenance doses based on CrCl. May need to increase doses by 50% in severe infections. Peritoneal dialysis: Loadi... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Ceftazidime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in ... View More
Precaution
History of penicillin allergy; severe renal impairment; pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution
Side Effect
1-10% Transient increases in transaminases (3-9%),Eosinophilia (<7%),Diarrhea (<2%),Immune hypersensitivity reaction (2%),Phlebitis (<2%),Rash (maculop... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution
Interaction
May increase nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides. May diminish therapeutic effect of BCG, typhoid vaccine, Na picosulfate. May increase anticoagulant effe... View More
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