Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

Composition of Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

Ambistryn-S.75 Injection contains Streptomycin (0.75gm). It belongs to the Antibacterial agent class of medicines.

Uses of Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

Ambistryn-S 0.75 gm Injection is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Key benefits

• Targets infections that other antibiotic groups do not reach

How Ambistryn-S.75 Injection works

Ambistryn-S 0.75 gm Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

How to take Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

Most side effects of Ambistryn-S.75 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Skin rash Vomiting Fever Nausea Vertigo

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Do not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole, ornidazole or tinidazole, or for the period after the course that your doctor states — the combination causes severe flushing, vomiting and a racing heart. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Tetracyclines stain developing teeth and are avoided in young children and in pregnancy. Antibiotics do not work against colds, flu or most sore throats, which are caused by viruses.

Do not take Ambistryn-S.75 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron, zinc and calcium reduce the absorption of tetracyclines — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.

How to store Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Ambistryn-S.75 Injection

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Ambistryn-S 0.75 gm Injection is used for the treatment of tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines.</li> <li>Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.</li> <li>It is given by an injection into a muscle.</li> <li>Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ambistryn-S 0.75 gm Injection may cause dizziness.</li> <li>Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, and hearing tests while you are on this medication.</li> <li>Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated before and during treatment with this medicine.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.</li> <li>Discontinue Ambistryn-S 0.75 gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Antibacterial agent