Goom 25mg Injection is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections of the skin, bones and joints, respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia), urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, brain (e.g. meningitis), heart, blood, and others.
Goom 25mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria, which helps to resolve the underlying infection and improve your symptoms. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule 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. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. It is effective in both adults and children.
Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea and local pain, swelling or redness at the site of injection may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of Goom
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Skin rash
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Goom 25mg Injection does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Goom 25mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Goom 25mg Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. Goom 25mg Injection can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Goom 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Employ of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Goom 25mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended. However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended during prolonged therapy.
FAQs:
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Goom 25mg Injection?
Earlier taking Goom 25mg Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Goom 25mg Injection or any similar medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also seek their doctor’s advice before taking Goom 25mg Injection.
How is Goom 25mg Injection given?
Goom 25mg Injection is given intramuscularly or intravenously. It must only be given by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide what dose and how long you will receive it. This depends on your infection and other factors, such as your weight.
Can Goom 25mg Injection cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Goom 25mg Injection can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Can the use of Goom 25mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Goom 25mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Can I stop taking Goom 25mg Injection when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Goom 25mg Injection and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
How long does Goom 25mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Goom 25mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Goom 25mg Injection.
Is Goom 25mg Injection safe?
Goom 25mg Injection is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
Does Goom 25mg Injection cause drowsiness?
No, Goom 25mg Injection has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Goom 25mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
What if I don't get better after using Goom 25mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can the use of Goom 25mg Injection cause failure of contraceptive pills?
Affirmative, the use of Goom 25mg Injection can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Goom 25mg Injection.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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