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Hopstin Forte Inj Substitute

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Uses:

Treatment of Several bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Hopstin Forte Inj contains Colistimethate, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that is active against gram-negative bacteria. Hopstin Forte Inj binds to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria. Hopstin Forte Inj is used when other antibiotics are not suitable.

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Hopstin Forte Inj is used to treat bacterial infections.

Hopstin Forte Inj contains Colistimethate, an antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria.

You are not recommended to take Hopstin Forte Inj with gentamicin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as kidney problems, hearing loss or respiratory depression especially in elderly people and in those who have preexisting kidney disease or who are dehydrated. However, please consult your doctor before taking Hopstin Forte Inj with other medicines.

Hopstin Forte Inj may cause dizziness as a common side effect. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Hopstin Forte Inj. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Hopstin Forte Inj should be used with caution in patients receiving dialysis (the process of filtration and purification of blood using a machine). Therefore, if you are receiving dialysis, please inform your doctor before taking Hopstin Forte Inj so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly.

You are recommended to take Hopstin Forte Inj with extreme caution if you have kidney disease as it may worsen the condition. Regular monitoring of kidney functioning is recommended while taking Hopstin Forte Inj. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking Hopstin Forte Inj.

Before taking Hopstin Forte Inj, inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes muscle weakness), porphyria (a blood disorder), or asthma. These conditions may affect your treatment or require special monitoring.

Hopstin Forte Inj is given by a healthcare professional as an infusion over 30–60 minutes or as a rapid injection within 5 minutes into a vein. Do not self-administer.

Do not use Hopstin Forte Inj if you are allergic to its active substances or any other polymyxins (group of antibiotics to treat bacterial infection). If you are unsure, consult your doctor before receiving Hopstin Forte Inj.

Hopstin Forte Inj is prescribed during pregnancy only if your doctor thinks that the benefits are greater than the potential risks. The safety of Hopstin Forte Inj during pregnancy has not been fully established. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Hopstin Forte Inj if you are pregnant.

Hopstin Forte Inj is safe when used as per the dose and duration advised by a doctor.

Hopstin Forte Inj causes side effects such as dizziness, stomach upset, tingling, and difficulty in breathing. However, these do not require any medical treatment and gradually reduce over time. Contact a doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.

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