Indication
Bacterial infections, Bone and joint infection, Complicated appendicitis, GI infections, Gonorrhoea, Hodgkin's disease, Meningitis, Respiratory tract infections, Septicaemia, UTI.
Contra Indication
Hypersensitivity.
Caution
Renal impairment, heart failure, Pregnancy. Prolonged treatment may increase risk of superinfection, leukopenia, neutropenia and bleeding manifestations. Increased risk of fever and rash in cystic fibrosis patients. Monitor renal, hepatic and haematological functions during prolonged and high-dose therapy.
Side Effect
GI disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, eosinophilia, hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia. Injection-site related reactions such as pain, erythema and induration.