Plazomicin: Uses, indications and cautions when using

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Plazomicin is an antibiotic, used in cases of bacterial infections. However, the use of antibiotics needs to comply with the indications to avoid the current increasing resistance.

1. What are the effects of Plazomicin?

Plazomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infections by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Thus, Plazomicin has the effect of killing some types of bacteria that cause infectious diseases, has no effect on killing viruses, so it should not be used when infected with viruses.

2. Indications and usage of Plazomicin

2.1 Indications Plazomicin is indicated for the treatment of patients 18 years of age and older with medical conditions including:
Severe urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis. People with bacterial infections but limited or no alternative treatment options. Note that this antibiotic has the potential to cause many undesirable effects, so it should only be used to treat infections that have been demonstrated by antibiogram or are suspected to be caused by susceptible microorganisms. caused by this antibiotic.
2.2 How to use Plazomicin The drug is administered intravenously as prescribed by the doctor once a day. When injecting plazomicin intravenously is usually given slowly over about 30 minutes once daily. The duration of your treatment is usually 4 to 7 days and the dose depends on the patient's condition and weight.
However, when using the drug, it should be taken at the same time of day so that the interval between the two doses is corresponding. In particular, it is necessary to use the prescribed time, do not quit halfway if the symptoms are gone and if the condition does not improve after 2 days of use, it should be reported to the treating doctor.

3. Side effects when using Plazomicin

When taking the drug, there is a risk of causing some side effects including:
Local side effects may include: Pain at the injection site, irritation or redness at the injection site may occur rarely. If any of these effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor right away. Common Allergic Reactions : Red urine, drowsiness, thirst, loss of appetite, vomiting and nausea... Usually these are not serious and may go away however if it gets worse or worse If you cannot control it, notify your doctor right away. Some serious side effects may occur, you need to tell your doctor right away if you see signs such as: Muscle weakness, blurred vision, confusion, severe dizziness, hearing loss, heart rhythm disturbances, weakness, difficulty breathe. Medications rarely cause severe diarrhea. This condition is usually caused by resistant bacteria leading to diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal pain, bloody stools. Pay attention not to use external medications for treatment, but notify your doctor immediately. With prolonged or repeated use, there is a risk of fungal infections in the mouth or other natural cavities. If you notice white patches in your mouth or itching, increased vaginal discharge, you should tell your doctor right away. Serious allergic reactions are very rare but very dangerous, so seek medical help immediately if you notice any of the following signs while taking the medicine, including: rash, itching or swelling on the skin, dizziness severe face, difficulty breathing. These are possible side effects when taking the drug, but when taking the drug there is a risk of other reactions, so if you see unusual reactions, you should notify your doctor.

4. Notes when using Plazomicin

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to plazomicin or to other aminoglycoside antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin, or tobramycin; are allergic to any other medications; or have another allergic condition. When taking this drug, there is a risk of interaction with other drugs, so it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking medications including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal products. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of hearing problems (including deafness, hearing loss), kidney problems, myasthenia gravis. Because the side effects of the drug can make this disease worse. Plazomicin is an antibiotic, so it can make live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) inactive. So do not get any vaccinations while using this medicine unless your doctor agrees. Caution should be exercised in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, especially the risk of kidney damage. Do not arbitrarily change the dose or duration of drug use to avoid side effects, as well as the risk of drug resistance due to not using the correct dose and dose. When using, it is necessary to be aware of possible side effects and notify immediately if any serious side effects occur. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using plazomicin because it can harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks of this medicine. It is not known whether the drug can go into repair or not, so it should not be used while breastfeeding. The antibiotic plazomicin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria sensitive to this group of antibiotics. The drug is used under the prescription of a doctor, so you are not allowed to buy and use it on your own to avoid the risk of harm to the body.

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Reference source: webmd.com