BOXMET 1.5 INJDescription
BOXMET 1.5 g Injection is a combination medicine used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, bone and joints, intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, etc. caused by susceptible bacteria. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
What is it prescribed for?
- Urinary tract infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of upper and lower urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.
- Respiratory Tract Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Proteus mirabilis, Enterobacter species, etc.
- Intra-abdominal Infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of intra-abdominal infections such as peritonitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, etc. caused by susceptible bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.
- Bacterial Septicemia
This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial septicemia which is an infection of the blood that may be caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli, etc.
- Skin and Soft tissue infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.
- Gynecologic infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of gynecologic infections such as endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, gonorrhea, etc. caused by susceptible bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Escherichia coli, etc.
Major & minor side effects for BOXMET 1.5 g Injection
- Headache RARE
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Itching RARE
- Blood in urine RARE
- Decrease in blood cell count
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Chills
- Injection site Thrombophlebitis RARE
- Seizures RARE
- Injection site pain RARE
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed rapidly after an intravenous or intramuscular administration.
- Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?
Use of this medicine within 48-72 hours of alcohol consumption may cause a disulfiram like-reaction. This reaction is characterized by symptoms such as severe vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, palpitations, difficulty in breathing, sweating, increased heart rate, etc. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine and for several days after the therapy has been stopped. Any unusual symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have consumed alcohol before beginning therapy with this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.