Zinforo 600mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in treating skin and skin structure infections and community-acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Zinforo 600mg Injection contains Ceftaroline fosamil, belonging to the novel fifth-generation cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival and killing bacteria.

Zinforo 600mg Injection may cause certain side effects, such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, constipation, rash, abdominal pain, and pain at the site of injection. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Zinforo 600mg Injection is a parenteral preparation. A trained healthcare professional will administer it. Do not self-administer.

Zinforo 600mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other antibiotics of the same class. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, other health problems, and your current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving Zinforo 600mg Injection.

Zinforo 600mg Injection contains Ceftaroline fosamil an antibiotic used In the treatment of bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Zinforo 600mg Injection works by inhibiting the synthesis of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Zinforo 600mg Injection is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Fever
• Insomnia
• Abdominal pain
• Rash
• Injection site reactions
• Headache
• Pain at the site of injection

Zinforo 600mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other antibiotics. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your doctor if you have/had liver and kidney disease. Zinforo 600mg Injection is not recommended for use in children as safety is not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand. Zinforo 600mg Injection is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zinforo 600mg Injection may interact with CYP450 inhibitors (amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, chloramphenicol, ritonavir), CYP450 inducers (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampicin),

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or gastrointestinal disorders before receiving Zinforo 600mg Injection.

• AMIODARONE
• CLARITHROMYCIN
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• RITONAVIR
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• RIFAMPICIN

• Avoid taking too much calcium or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Zinforo 600mg Injection.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate growth.
• Fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
• Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter, grow, and infect the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When your child gets infected with these germs, they can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Children with a weak immune system are more prone to infections.  

Community-acquired pneumonia: It is most commonly caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumonia. The name community-acquired is said when the infection is acquired outside the hospital. Symptoms include cough, heavy sputum, shortness of breath, fever, and chills. The risk factors are smoking, age above 65 years, alcoholism, and a weak immune system.