{"id":9046,"date":"2021-03-24T07:40:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T07:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=9046"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:12:57","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:12:57","slug":"fosfomycin-infectopharm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/fosfomycin-infectopharm\/","title":{"rendered":"Fosfomycin Infectopharm &#8211; Fosfomycin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n40 mg \/ ml&nbsp;powder for&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;solution<br>fosfomycin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Fosfomycin Infectopharm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phosphomycin Infectopharm contains the active substance phosphomycin.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;antibiotics.&nbsp;It works by killing certain types of bacteria that cause serious infectious diseases.&nbsp;Your doctor has decided to treat you with Fosfomycin Infectopharm to help your body fight infection.&nbsp;You must receive effective treatment for this disease.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fosfomycin Infectopharm is used to treat adults, adolescents, and children for&nbsp;infection&nbsp;in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the urinary tract<\/li><li>the heart, sometimes called &#8220;endocarditis&#8221;<\/li><li>skeleton and joints<\/li><li>the lungs, which is called &#8220;pneumonia&#8221; or &#8220;pneumonia&#8221;<\/li><li>the skin and&nbsp;tissues&nbsp;under the skin<\/li><li>central nervous system<\/li><li>stomach<\/li><li>blood, when&nbsp;infection&nbsp;in the blood is caused by the diseases listed above<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Phosphomycin contained in Fosfomycin Infectopharm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you take Fosfomycin Infectopharm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Fosfomycin Infectopharm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>take Fosfomycin Infectopharm&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to phosphomycin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warnings and cautions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of the following conditions, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Fosfomycin Infectopharm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>heart problems (&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;), especially if you are taking&nbsp;digitalis&nbsp;medicines (due to the risk of low potassium levels in the blood (&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;))<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;)<\/li><li>a specific disease of the hormonal system (hyperaldosteronism)<\/li><li>high levels of sodium chloride in the blood (&nbsp;hypernatremia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>fluid accumulation in the lungs (&nbsp;pulmonary edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>kidney problems.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to change the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;one of your medicines (see section 3 of this leaflet).<\/li><li>Previous periods of diarrhea after taking or receiving any other type of&nbsp;antibiotic<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conditions you need to be aware of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phosphomycin Infectopharm can cause serious&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;These include allergic reactions,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the colo,n and decreased&nbsp;white blood cell count.&nbsp;You need to be aware of certain symptoms while you are using this medicine, to reduce the risk of any problems.&nbsp;See &#8220;Serious side effects&#8221; in section 4.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Fosfomycin Infectopharm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 blood thinners (&nbsp;anticoagulants&nbsp;), as their ability to prevent your blood from clotting, can be affected by phosphomycin and other&nbsp;antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phosphomycin can pass to the baby in the womb or through breast milk.&nbsp;If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, your doctor will only give you this medicine when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Fosfomycin Infectopharm is given, you may experience&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as confusion and weakness.&nbsp;You should not drive or use machines if these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important information about some of the ingredients of Fosfomycin Infectopharm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 14 mmol (320 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per 1 g phosphomycin.&nbsp;This corresponds to 16% of the maximum recommended daily intake of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;for adults.&nbsp;One bottle of 2 g phosphomycin contains 28 mmol (640 mg)&nbsp;sodium, one bottle of 4 g phosphomycin contains 56 mmol (1,280 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and one bottle of 8 g phosphomycin contains 111 mmol (2,560 mg)&nbsp;sodium.&nbsp;This should be considered if you are on a low salt diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are treated with this medicine, you should eat a low-salt diet to reduce your sodium intake.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Fosfomycin Infectopharm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phosphomycin Infectopharm is given into a vein (a drip) by a doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;dose you will receive and the frequency of dosing will depend on:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The type and severity of the&nbsp;infection&nbsp;you have<\/li><li>Your kidney function.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For children,&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;also&nbsp;depends&nbsp;on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The child&#8217;s weight<\/li><li>The age of the child<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have kidney problems or need&nbsp;dialysis, your doctor may need to reduce your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of this medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How this medicine is given<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;intravenous&nbsp;use (given in a blood vessel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phosphomycin Infectopharm is given into a vein (a drip) by a doctor or nurse.&nbsp;Infusion&nbsp;one usually takes 15 to 60 minutes, depending on your&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;This medicine is usually given 2, 3, or 4 times a day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide how long your treatment will last depending on how quickly your illness will improve.&nbsp;When treating bacterial&nbsp;infection, it is important to carry out the entire treatment.&nbsp;Treatment should be continued for a few more days even after the fever has subsided and the symptoms have subsided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some&nbsp;infections, such as&nbsp;skeletal&nbsp;infections, may require an even longer treatment period after the symptoms have subsided.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unlikely that your doctor or nurse will give you too much of the medicine.&nbsp;Ask them immediately if you think you have been given too much of this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you are given too much Fosfomycin Infectopharm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unlikely that your doctor or nurse will give you too much of the medicine.&nbsp;Ask them immediately if you think you have been given too much of this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;&#8211; you may need&nbsp;urgent&nbsp;medical attention:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Signs of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).&nbsp;These signs may include difficulty breathing or swallowing, sudden wheezing, dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, or tongue, rash or&nbsp;itching.<br><\/li><li>Severe and persistent diarrhea, which may occur with abdominal pain or fever (has been reported).&nbsp;This can be a sign of serious&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in the intestine.&nbsp;Do not take any medicines for diarrhea that inhibit bowel movements (antiperistaltic medicines).<br><\/li><li>Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice, unknown frequency).&nbsp;This may be an early sign of liver problems.<br><\/li><li>Confusion, muscle twitching, or abnormal heart rhythm.&nbsp;This can be caused by high levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood or low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood (common: can affect up to 1 in 10 people).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact your doctor or nurse as soon as possible if you notice any of the following side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pain, burning sensation,&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;or swelling along the vein used for&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;of this medicine (common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people).<br><\/li><li>You bleed or get bruises more easily or get more&nbsp;infections&nbsp;than usual.&nbsp;This may be because you have a low number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;or&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;(have been reported).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may include:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Taste disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea, vomiting, or mild diarrhea<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>High levels of liver enzymes in the blood, possibly associated with liver problems.<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Weakness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Liver problems (liver inflammation),<\/li><li>Itching,&nbsp;hives<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Fosfomycin Infectopharm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>No special storage instructions.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>After&nbsp;mixing&nbsp;with liquid, this medicine should be used immediately or stored in a refrigerator (at 2\u22128 \u00b0 C) protected from light for up to 24 hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is phosphomycin.&nbsp;One ml&nbsp;solution for infusion&nbsp;contains 40 mg phosphomycin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One vial of Fosfomycin Infectopharm 2 g with 2.69 g of powder for solution in 50 ml of liquid contains 2.64 g of phosphomycin sodium, corresponding to 2 g of phosphomycin and 0.64 g of&nbsp;sodium.<\/li><li>A bottle of Fosfomycin Infectopharm 4 g with 5.38 g of powder for solution in 100 ml of liquid contains 5.28 g of phosphomycin sodium, corresponding to 4 g of phosphomycin and 1.28 g of&nbsp;sodium.<\/li><li>A bottle of Fosfomycin Infectopharm 8 g with 10.76 g of powder for solution in 200 ml of liquid contains 10.56 g of phosphomycin sodium, corresponding to 8 g of phosphomycin and 2.56 g of&nbsp;sodium.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredient is succinic acid.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is a white to cream&nbsp;solution&nbsp;for&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;solution.&nbsp;The infusion solution is clear and colorless to slightly yellowish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is packed in clear glass bottles (type I) with a rubber stopper (bromobutyl rubber) and a removable lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vials are available in three sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>bottles of 2 g phosphomycin<\/li><li>bottles of 4 g phosphomycin<\/li><li>bottles with 8 g of phosphomycin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One package contains 10 bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>INFECTOPHARM Arzneimittel und Consilium GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Von-Humboldt-Str.&nbsp;1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D-64646 Heppenheim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 010-130 99 50<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under 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