Plazomicin
Generic name: plazomicin [ PLA-zoe-MYE-sin ]
Brand name: Zemdri
Dosage form: intravenous solution (50 mg/mL)
Drug class:Aminoglycosides
What is plazomicin?
Plazomicin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat serious infections of the bladder or kidneys.
plazomicin can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Plazomicin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.
Plazomicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Plazomicin can harm your kidneys, and may also cause nerve damage or hearing loss, especially if you have kidney disease or use certain other medicines.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use plazomicin if you are allergic to plazomicin or similar antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or tobramycin.
Plazomicin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; or
nerve-muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis.
Do not use plazomicin if you are pregnant. This medicine may cause hearing loss in the newborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How is plazomicin given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Plazomicin is given as an infusion into a vein, every 24 to 48 hours. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Do not use plazomicin if you don't understand all instructions for proper use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Plazomicin is usually given for 4 to 7 days. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are using plazomicin.
You may need frequent blood or urine tests. Your hearing, kidney function, and nerve function may also need to be checked.
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