Bacitracin injection

Generic name: Bacitracin (injection)
Dosage form: intramuscular powder for injection (50000 units)
Drug class: Miscellaneous antibiotics

Usage of Bacitracin injection

Bacitracin injection is an antibiotic that treats staph infection caused by a bacteria called staphylococcus (STAF-il-oh-KOK-us).

Bacitracin injection is used in infants to treat pneumonia. It is also used to treat an infection that causes pus to build up between the lungs and the membrane that covers them.

Bacitracin injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Bacitracin injection side effects

Get emergency medical help if your baby has any of these signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

While receiving bacitracin injection, your baby will be watched for the following side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

urinating more than usual or more often;

little or no urinating (fewer wet diapers);

blood in the urine;

lower back pain; or

painful urination.

Common side effects include:

nausea, vomiting;

mild skin rash; or

pain, burning, or swelling where the medicine was injected.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Bacitracin injection

Your baby should not receive bacitracin if he or she is allergic to bacitracin.

To make sure bacitracin is safe for your baby, tell the doctor if your baby has:

kidney disease; or

any known allergies.

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How to use Bacitracin injection

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:

Infants:-Under 2.5 kg: 900 units/kg/24 hours IM in 2 or 3 divided doses-Over 2.5 kg: 1000 units/kg/24 hours IM in 2 or 3 divided dosesUse: For the treatment of pneumonia and empyema due to staphylococci with cOnfirmed susceptibility to this drug

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Infection:

Warnings

Bacitracin can harm your baby's kidneys. This effect is increased when the baby also uses certain other medicines, especially injected antibiotics. Your baby's kidney function will need to be tested before and during treatment with bacitracin.

What other drugs will affect Bacitracin injection

Bacitracin can harm your baby's kidneys. This effect is increased when the baby also receives certain other medicines. Tell your doctor about all medicines your baby uses, especially:

antivirals;

chemotherapy;

injected antibiotics;

medicine for bowel disorders;

medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection; or some pain or arthritis medicines (including aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with bacitracin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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