Fortaran 1000mg Injection belongs to the class of cephalosporin antibiotics indicated to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, septicemia (blood infection), meningitis (infection of brain and spinal cord), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infections), bone and joint infections. Fortaran 1000mg Injection is also used to prevent infections during surgery. 

Fortaran 1000mg Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against a wide range of bacteria. It works by blocking the activity of an enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). This prevents the formation of bacterial cell covering, thereby kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infection.

A healthcare expert will administer Fortaran 1000mg Injection; do not self-administer. In some cases, Fortaran 1000mg Injection may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid the occurrence of potential interactions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suspect you are pregnant or plan to have a baby; your doctor will weigh the benefits of Fortaran 1000mg Injection therapy against the risk to your baby. Fortaran 1000mg Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.

Fortaran 1000mg Injection is used to treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, genitourinary infections, and bone infections. Besides this, Fortaran 1000mg Injection is also used to prevent infection after surgery and in the early treatment of Lyme disease caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) in adults and children over the age of 12 years. Fortaran 1000mg Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against a wide range of bacteria. It works by blocking the activity of an enzyme that makes peptidoglycan (a vital component of the bacterial cell wall). This prevents the formation of bacterial cell covering, thereby kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infection.

Do not take Fortaran 1000mg Injection if you are allergic to any of the contents. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Fortaran 1000mg Injection may cause Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). If you experience a severe, persistent diarrhoea, or if you find blood or mucus in stools, consult your doctor immediately. Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid the occurrence of potential interactions.

• Regular monitoring of blood count, haemoglobin levels, renal and liver function tests are recommended.
• Fortaran 1000mg Injection might affect lab test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Fortaran 1000mg Injection.