Uses of Teravu Inj

Teravu Inj drug has the main active ingredient is the antibiotic Cefepime in the form of Cefepime hydrochloride with a concentration of 1g/vial and other excipients in sufficient quantity. Teravu Inj is an antibiotic with anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal effects.

Teravu Inj is indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment of complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis. Treatment of severe pneumonia associated with sepsis caused by susceptible strains of the drug. Treatment of serious infections of the skin and skin structures caused by methicillin-susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and by strains of Cefepim-susceptible Staphylococcus pyogenes.

Drug Teravu Inj. used for intravenous and intramuscular administration. The drug is recommended for use in adults and children over 12 years of age.
Dosage for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (including associated pyelonephritis), severe infections of the skin and skin structures: patients > 12 years old, every 12 hours, intravenously 2g, in 10 days period. Dosage for severe pneumonia, including associated sepsis: 2g/time, twice daily 12 hours apart, for 7 to 10 days. Adjust dose for patients with renal impairment with ClCr < 50 mL/min.

Teravu Inj may cause some side effects as follows:
Most common undesirable effects: diarrhea, rash... Rarer side effects: itching, urticaria, fever; nausea, vomiting, oral thrush; phlebitis and thrombophlebitis after intravenous administration; pain and redness at injection site;... Very rare side effects: anaphylaxis, hypotension, vasodilatation, abdominal pain, colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, ulcerative colitis mouth, edema, arthralgia, confusion, sensation of dizziness, convulsions, taste changes, tinnitus or vaginitis.... Biological abnormalities, moderate and transient, have been reported. noted: increased eosinophil index, increased transaminase index (AST-ALT), increased blood clotting time.

4.1. Contraindications of the drug Teravu Inj Patients who are sensitive or allergic to Cephalosporin antibiotics. People who are allergic to ingredients L - Arginin (an ingredient of the preparation). 4.2. Warnings and cautions when using Teravu Inj Patients with a history of anaphylactic reactions to penicillins (about 5 - 10% of people allergic to penicillin antibiotics have cross-allergy with cephalosporin antibiotics). In the case of people with severe infections requiring beta-lactam drugs, cephalosporin antibiotics can be used for people who are allergic to penicillin but must be closely monitored and have the means to treatment of anaphylactic reactions. Reduce the therapeutic dose for patients with renal failure. Teravu Inj solutions should be visually inspected prior to injection for precipitation. The effect and safety of Teravu Inj in children under 12 years of age have not been determined. In addition, you also need to consider this issue when starting treatment, when changing therapy or when using Teravu Inj with alcoholic beverages such as beer or wine.
Above is all information about Teravu Inj drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Teravu Inj drugs to treat diseases at home, because there may be unwanted side effects to health.