Bezlotoxumab Benefits & Uses

Bezlotoxumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Clostridium Difficile Colitis

Bezlotoxumab 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: Clostridium Difficile Colitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Clostridium Difficile Colitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bezlotoxumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Bezlotoxumab safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Bezlotoxumab for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Bezlotoxumab safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Bezlotoxumab. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bezlotoxumab on the Kidneys?

Bezlotoxumab does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bezlotoxumab on the Liver?

Using Bezlotoxumab does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Bezlotoxumab on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Bezlotoxumab on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Bezlotoxumab Contraindications

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

Heart Failure

Frequently asked Questions about Bezlotoxumab

Is this Bezlotoxumab habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Bezlotoxumab.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Bezlotoxumab. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Bezlotoxumab may have some adverse effects on the body.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Bezlotoxumab is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Bezlotoxumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bezlotoxumab

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Bezlotoxumab together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bezlotoxumab

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bezlotoxumab.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Bezlotoxumab

Zinplava 25 mg/ ml - ₹199775
Bezlotoxumab Injection - ₹292458

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zinplava™ (bezlotoxumab)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 226

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