Unasyn 1000 Mg Injection 1 Vial

Product Name • Unasyn 1500 Mg, Injection, Antibiotic, Reduce Bacterial Infections - 1 Vial Scientific Name • Ampicillin 1000 Mg + Sulbactam 500 Mg Injection Category Of Unasyn 1500 Mg Injection • Antibacterial Drugs Mechanism Of Action Of Ampicillin & Sulbactam • Penicillin kills bacteria through the binding of the beta-lactam ring to DD-transpeptidase, inhibiting its cross-linking activity and preventing new cell wall formation. Without a cell wall, a bacterial cell is vulnerable to outside water and molecular pressures, which causes the cell to quickly die. • Ampicillin is similar to penicillin in its bactericidal action • Sulbactam is in a class of medications called beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by preventing bacteria from destroying Ampicillin. Therapeutic Indications Of Unasyn 1500 Mg Injection • Unasyn is indicated for the treatment of infections including: 1. Skin and skin structure infections 2. Intra-abdominal infections 3. Gynecological infections Method Of Administration Of Unasyn 1500 Mg Injection • Unasyn may be administered by either the IV or the IM routes (following dilution) • The recommended adult dosage of unasyn is 1.5 g (1 g ampicillin plus 0.5 g sulbactam) to 3 g (2 g ampicillin plus 1 g sulbactam) every six hours • Doses may be different between patients depending on the severity and type of infection. • Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. • If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. • If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. • Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of Unasyn 1500 Mg Injection • Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from: 1. Pain at site of injection 2. Rash & itching 3. Nausea, vomiting & diarrhea 4. Fatigue, headache, chest pain, flatulence Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Unasyn 1500 Mg Injection • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. • Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity • We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity: 1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals 2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful 3. Stay physically active 4. Get adequate sleep 5. Avoid/ minimize stress 6. Avoid smoking 7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines 8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly. 9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Unasyn 1500 Mg Injection • Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, blistering, fever or chills, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, mouth, or throat while you are using this medicine • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements. Storage Conditions Of Unasyn 1500 Mg Injection • Store below 25°c • Don’t refrigerate • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Store in the original package to protect from moisture. • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Normal Ranges • The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). • A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature. • An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.