Uses of Zemdri

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1. What does Zemdri do?

What disease does Zemdri cure? Zemdri belongs to the group of aminoglycoside antibiotics whose main ingredient is plazomicin, which is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis. The drug works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Zemdri is not effective against viral infections such as colds and flu.
Besides the above uses, Zemdri medicine may also be used to treat some other conditions that are not listed above. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking the drug for advice on how to use the drug effectively.

2. Usage and dosage of Zemdri

Zemdri is prepared in the form of a powder for injection, so the drug will be administered intravenously, slowly over about 30 minutes. Dosage will be based on your medical condition, weight, age, test results, and response to treatment. Before using the drug, check the product for color change. For the best treatment effect, antibiotics should be used at evenly spaced times and continued until the end of the course even after symptoms have improved.

3. Undesirable effects when using Zemdri

Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Zemdri include:
Pain, irritation or redness at the injection site Oral thrush, yeast infection Diarrhea Abdominal pain Cramps Before prescribing the drug, Doctors always weigh the benefits and effectiveness of Zemdri more than the risk of side effects. However, some cases when using Zemdri can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when there are unusual signs after taking the drug, especially when a severe allergic reaction is accompanied by signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, throat and tongue. , rash or itching,... In this case, the patient or family member should immediately notify the medical staff for immediate treatment.

4. Some notes when using Zemdri

Some precautions when using Zemdri include:
Inform your doctor about any history of hypersensitivity, allergy to Zemdri, other aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin, tobramycin or any other allergies. Zemdri may contain inactive ingredients and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements, foods, preservatives or dyes. Report medical history such as hearing problems including deafness, hearing loss, kidney problems, myasthenia gravis Long-term and repeated use of Zemdri may lead to yeast or yeast infections new. Therefore, when you see white patches in the mouth, change in vaginal discharge or any other unusual signs, you should notify a medical staff. Zemdri may cause live attenuated bacterial vaccines to work ineffectively, so be careful before getting any vaccine. For pregnant women, Zemdri should not be used because the drug can harm the health of the fetus. Using Zemdri can cause clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, which can range in severity from mild to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial drugs alters the gut microbiota and may allow C.difficile to overgrow, so care should be taken during treatment. Neuromuscular blockade: aminoglycosides have been associated with exacerbation of muscle weakness in patients with underlying neuromuscular disorders or delayed neuromuscular rehabilitation. Therefore, during the use of Zemdri, special attention should be paid to adverse reactions related to neuromuscular blockade, especially patients with underlying neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, patients with a history of concurrent use of neuromuscular blocking agents. If you forget to take a dose, notify your healthcare provider immediately so that the missed dose can be replenished as soon as possible. However, if the time of remembering is close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as scheduled. Do not arbitrarily use the drug twice the dose more than the treatment regimen. Using an overdose of Zemdri can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness,...

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of Zemdri, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including vitamins, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and other herbal products. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.

6. How to store Zemdri

Zemdri medicine is stored in medical facilities at room temperature, protected from light and away from moisture. Do not store Zemdri in a humid place or in the freezer. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read Zemdri's storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Zemdri out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or has been damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of the medicine according to the correct procedure. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Zemdri into the environment such as water pipes or toilets unless requested. Please consult your waste management company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Zemdri to help protect the environment.
In summary, Zemdri is an antibiotic indicated in the treatment of bacterial infections. However, Zemdri can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and at the same time increase effective for treatment.
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References: webmd.com, drugs.com