Q-RITH 500mg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Questus Pharma
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Clarithromycin Inj 500mg
 
STORAGE
Store below 30°C
 

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Q Rith 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against some infections seen in people with reduced immunity.

Q Rith 500mg Injection is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, abnormal taste, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

BENEFITS OF Q RITH INJECTION

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Q Rith 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Q RITH INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Q Rith

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Headache

·         Injection site phlebitis

·         Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

·         Abnormal taste

·         Dyspepsia

·         Taste change

·         Abnormal liver function tests

·         Abdominal pain

·         Diarrhea

·         Sweating

·         Swelling

·         Rash

HOW TO USE Q RITH INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW Q RITH INJECTION WORKS

Q Rith 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Q Rith 500mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q Rith 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q Rith 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Q Rith 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Q Rith 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Q Rith 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q Rith 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Q Rith 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.