Futum Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Futum Injection Information

Futum Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Futum Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Futum Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Futum Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Futum Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Futum Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Futum Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Futum Injection related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Futum Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Futum Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Futum Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Futum Benefits & Uses
Futum Dosage & How to Take
Futum Side Effects
Futum Related Warnings
Futum Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Futum
Futum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Futum Injection Benefits & Uses

Futum Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Futum Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Futum Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Futum Injection safe for pregnant women?

Futum is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Futum Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Futum is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Futum Injection on the Kidneys?

Futum rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Futum Injection on the Liver?

Futum does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Futum Injection on the Heart?

Futum is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Futum Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Futum Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Futum Injection

Is this Futum Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Futum Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Futum Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Futum Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Futum Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Futum Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Futum Injection

It is safe to take Futum Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Futum Injection

Information about the interaction of Futum Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Futum Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Is Futum safe to use?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Futum is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Futum a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Futum is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Futum on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Futum on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Futum cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Futum does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Futum. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Futum cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Futum can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.