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Bestocin 250 MG Injection
Manufactured byBestochem Formulations (India) Ltd.
ContainsErythromycin
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Description
Bestocin 250 MG Injection is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, bones, stomach, and intestine. This medicine kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
If you are not able to take erythromycin by mouth (oral forms), Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used for treatment. It is administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. This antibiotic should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment.
Common side effects of Bestocin 250 MG Injection are diarrhoea, muscle pain, headache, weakness, skin rash, and pain at the injection site. How long do erythromycin side effects last? Well, these side effects are temporary and they self-resolve within a few days after the treatment. Use Bestocin 250 MG Injection cautiously in individuals with liver problems.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Bestocin 250 MG Injection
Skin blistering
Chills
Diarrhoea
Fast heartbeat
Skin rash
Muscle or joint pain
Chest tightness
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Dizziness
Difficulty in breathing
Swelling of the face, lips or throat
Headache
Nausea and Vomiting
Dark urine
Pain at the injection site
Uses of Bestocin 250 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Lung infections
Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs (either single or both lungs). It can be bacterial and viral. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. Bestocin 250 MG Injection can be used as first-line treatment in patients with allergy to beta-lactams like penicillins and cephalosporins.
Acute otitis media
Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.
Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. If it is the infection affects both the throat and the tonsils, then it would be called pharyngotonsillitis. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis.
Skin and soft tissue infections
Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used to treat all skin infections including abscess caused by bacteria.
Stomach and intestinal infections
Bacterial gastrointestinal infections are stomach and intestinal infections caused by bacteria. Gastroenteritis is a common bacterial infection that affects the stomach and intestines. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used to treat bacterial gastroenteritis.
Diptheria
Diphtheria is a serious infection of the throat and nose caused by bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheria. It can lead to fever, breathing difficulties, heart failure, and even death. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used as a supportive treatment for diphtheria along with other medications.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs caused by bacteria like Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoea, etc. In this infection, the bacteria first enter the vagina and move into the pelvic organs- fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, and the uterus, causing infection. Bestocin 250 MG Injection is used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after receiving erythromycin injection.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration of action for erythromycin injection is not clinically determined.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Bestocin 250 MG InjectionCan this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Bestocin 250 MG Injection is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Bestocin 250 MG Injection is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid using Bestocin 250 MG Injection if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Liver impairment
Do not use Bestocin 250 MG Injection in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function associated with prior use of this medicine.
Statins
The combined use of Bestocin 250 MG Injection and statins (cholesterol medicines) such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc., cause serious side effects on muscles such as pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Bestocin 250 MG Injection is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
Bestocin 250 MG Injection is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
Antibiotic resistance
The entire course of treatment with Bestocin 250 MG Injection should be completed, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance.
Diarrhoea
Bestocin 250 MG Injection can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid using Bestocin 250 MG Injection if you have a known allergy to it or other macrolides. Seek immediate medical attention if the patient experiences any allergic symptoms like rashes, itching, nausea, vomiting, swelling of lips, hands, and feet.
Missed Dose
Since Bestocin 250 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Bestocin 250 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clonazepam
Amiodarone
Pimozide
Alprazolam
Verapamil
Clobazam
Atorvastatin
Ceritinib
Ketoconazole
Disease interactions
Impaired liver function
Patients with liver diseases need special consideration while using Bestocin 250 MG Injection due to the risk of liver damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.
QT Prolongation
Bestocin 250 MG Injection may cause heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) in some patients who are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Use Bestocin 250 MG Injection with extreme caution in patients with myasthenia gravis since it may get worsen.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Bestocin 250 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Bestocin 250 MG Injection works by stopping the bacterial protein synthesis that is essential for its growth. Thus it kills or stops the growth of bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Macrolides, Antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Feb 2021
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