Abinem Injection

Abinem Injection is an antibiotic medication. It contains aztreonam as the active substance. Abinem Injection is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract, lower respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue, bone, joint, intra-abdomen, presence of bacteria in the blood, septicemia, gynaecological infections, and gonorrhoea.

This medicine works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Abinem Injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

The symptoms of an overdose of Abinem Injection are confusion, movement disorders, and fainting. However, since this medicine will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose of Abinem Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Abinem Injection works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell wall which kills the infection-causing bacteria.

Directions for Use

• Abinem Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
• Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Abinem Injection during pregnancy?

Abinem Injection is contraindicated for use during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Abinem Injection while breastfeeding?

Abinem Injection passes into human breast milk. This medicine should not be used in breastfeeding women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Abinem Injection?

Abinem Injection may have an effect on driving ability. If you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Abinem Injection?

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Abinem Injection. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have had an allergic reaction to any antibiotics in the past.
• You have diarrhoea or usually get diarrhoea when you take antibiotics.
• You have had problems with your stomach or intestines.
• You develop severe or prolonged or bloody diarrhoea during or after using Abinem Injection.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You are taking medicines to prevent blood clots (anticoagulants).
• You have any blood disorders like low blood cells count.
• You have skin disorders like blistering of the skin.
• You get a positive result in a Coombs test.
• You experience fits/seizures.
• You are taking any other antibiotic.
• You experience symptoms of encephalopathy like unexplained confusion, altered mental function, seizure, or weakness.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to aztreonam or L-arginine or to any of the other ingredients of Abinem Injection.
• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rashes
• Weakness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Abinem Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• The levels of Abinem Injection in the body can be raised when taken along with medicines like probenecid (used for treating gout) and furosemide (used for the treatment of fluid accumulation).
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines used to thin the blood.

Storage and disposal

• Store Abinem Injection below 25°C.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Abinem Injection used for?

• Abinem Injection is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the:
• • urinary tract,
• • lower respiratory tract,
• • skin,
• • soft tissue,
• • bone, joint,
• • intra-abdomen,
• • presence of bacteria in the blood,
• • septicemia,
• • gynaecological infections, and
• • gonorrhoea.

How will Abinem Injection be given to me?

• Abinem Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
• Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.