Zustpen 300 Injection belongs to the class of antibiotics indicated to treat a wide range of various bacterial infectious diseases such as Septicemia, Lower respiratory infections, Complicated urinary tract infections and Intra-abdominal infections. Bacterial infections are illnesses or conditions caused by bacterial growth or toxins (poisons).

Zustpen 300 Injection contains Biapenem; it penetrates the cell wall of most gram-positive/gram-negative bacteria to bind penicillin-binding protein (PBP) targets and inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby killing the bacteria and treating bacterial infection.

A healthcare expert will administer Zustpen 300 Injection; do not self-administer. In some cases, Zustpen 300 Injection may cause side effects such as injection site reactions, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. 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 and medication history to avoid the occurrence of potential interactions. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suspect you are pregnant or plan to have a baby; your doctor will weigh the benefits of Zustpen 300 Injection therapy against the risk to your baby. Caution should be exercised while using Zustpen 300 Injection in patients with Hemodialysis, so inform your doctor if you are undergoing Hemodialysis.

Zustpen 300 Injection is a novel parenteral broad spectrum Carbapenem class of antibiotic. It is widely distributed and penetrates well into various tissues and body fluids. It can exert antibacterial effects by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Thus, it helps to treat Lower respiratory infections, Complicated urinary tract infections and Intra-abdominal infections.

• Injection site reactions
• Skin eruptions/rashes
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Do not take Zustpen 300 Injection if you are allergic to any contents. Before taking Zustpen 300 Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Monitor and administer Zustpen 300 Injection carefully; reducing the dose or increasing the dosing interval is necessary for patients with severe renal impairment. To rule out any negative effects/interactions, inform your doctor about your health condition and all your medications.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found.

• After completing the course of Zustpen 300 Injection, probiotics should be taken to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. 
• Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Zustpen 300 Injection.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Zustpen 300 Injection as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Zustpen 300 Injection in fighting off infections.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.