Megazid XP Injection

Product Introduction

Megazid XP 1000 mg/125 mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections affecting the lungs, urinary tract, skin, bones, joints, abdomen, and blood. It contains a combination of Ceftriaxone (1000 mg), a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria, and Sulbactam (125 mg), a beta-lactamase inhibitor that prevents bacterial resistance and boosts the effectiveness of Ceftriaxone.

Benefits

• Effective in treating infections caused by resistant bacteria

• Provides broad-spectrum coverage against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

• Useful for treating pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and intra-abdominal infections

• Helps prevent post-surgical infections when given prophylactically

• Combination therapy reduces the risk of antibiotic resistance

Possible Side Effects

• Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Headache or dizziness

• Mild rash or allergic reactions

• Rare but serious: severe diarrhea (Clostridium difficile infection), jaundice, or breathing difficulty (seek immediate medical attention if these occur)

How to Use

• Administered only by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinical setting

• Given as an intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) injection

• Dosage and duration depend on the severity and type of infection

• Do not self-administer the injection

What to Avoid

• Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment, as it may worsen side effects

• Do not skip doses to ensure full eradication of infection

• Avoid self-medicating with antibiotics without a doctor’s advice

• Do not stop treatment abruptly, even if symptoms improve

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactam antibiotics

• Use with caution in patients with liver, kidney, or gastrointestinal disorders

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should take it only if prescribed by a doctor

• Long-term use may require monitoring of kidney, liver, and blood parameters

• Inform your doctor about all ongoing medicines to avoid drug interactions