BESTUM IGM INJECTION belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. BESTUM IGM INJECTION does not work against infections caused by the virus.

BESTUM IGM INJECTION contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

BESTUM IGM INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience redness and swelling along with a vein, red raised skin rash, which may be itchy, burning, painful, inflammation, or swelling at the site of injection or diarrhea. Most of these side effects of BESTUM IGM INJECTION do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to BESTUM IGM INJECTION or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION. Drive only if you are alert as BESTUM IGM INJECTION may cause dizziness. If you are on a controlled sodium diet, inform your doctor before taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION. If you have a widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

BESTUM IGM INJECTION contains Ceftazidime, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin and soft tissue. BESTUM IGM INJECTION interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Additionally, BESTUM IGM INJECTION may be used to treat fever due to bacterial infections in patients with low white blood cells count and also to prevent bacterial infections in men during prostate surgery.

If you are allergic to BESTUM IGM INJECTION or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems or diabetes, inform your doctor before taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION. BESTUM IGM INJECTION may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and coomb’s test (blood test), resulting in unusual results. Therefore, inform the lab technician that you are taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION before undergoing any tests. If you are on a controlled sodium diet, inform your doctor before taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION. If you have a widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Drive only if you are alert as BESTUM IGM INJECTION may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of BESTUM IGM INJECTION as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

• Regular kidney function tests are recommended, especially in patients with kidney problems while taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly.
• If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking BESTUM IGM INJECTION as it may interfere with these tests.