Forstal 1gm Injection
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Manufactured By Zyphar's Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Composition Ertapenem (1gm)
Package Size ( 1 Injection in a vial )
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A: Ertapenem is an antibiotic of the beta-lactam group, similar in structure to penicillins. However, they are used for the treatment of different infections. Ertapenem is not a sulfa drug
Q: what is Forstal used for?
A: Forstal is used to treat infections in various parts of the body caused by bacteria that are susceptible it. These include gynecologic and abdominal infections, pneumonia, skin and underlying tissue infections due to diabetes (e.g. diabetic foot). It is also used to prevent infection after certain types of surgeries
Q: What is Forstal sodium?
A: Forstal sodium is sodium salt of the Forstal antibiotic
Q: Is Forstal nephrotoxic?
A: Yes. It increases serum creatinine and serum urea
Q: What is Forstal IV?
A: Forstal IV is intravenous preparation of Forstal i.e. solution of Forstal that is used for direct injection into a blood vessel (vein) over few minutes or hours
Q: Does Forstal cover enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis or pseudomonas?
A: No, Forstal is not effective against enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis and pseudomonas at all
Q: Does Forstal cover VRE or ESBL or MSSA?
A: Forstal covers ESBL (extended spectrum beta lactamase) producing bacteria as well as MSSA (methicillin sensitive staphylococcus aureus). It does not cover and is ineffective to treat VRE (vancomycin resistant enterococci)
Q: Is Forstal compatible with d5w?
A: Forstal is not compatible with dextrose 5% injection solution
Q: Is Forstal a vesicant?
A: Forstal is not a vesicant. However, leakage of the Forstal solution during injection can cause pain and swelling of the surrounding skin and underlying tissue, as well as skin ulceration.