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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bezlotoxumab is used -

Common

मतली या उलटी
थकान
बुखार (और पढ़ें - बुखार कम करने के घरेलू उपाय)
सिरदर्द
चक्कर आना (और पढ़ें - चक्कर आने पर करें ये घरेलू उपाय)
सांस फूलना (और पढ़ें - सांस फूलने के घरेलू उपाय)
टेकीकार्डिया
छाती में जकड़न
कमर दर्द (और पढ़ें - कमर दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
फ्लशिंग (चेहरे, कान और गर्दन में गर्मी की भावना)

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?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Bezlotoxumab. If you see any side effects, stop taking Bezlotoxumab immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Bezlotoxumab again, only after your doctor's advice.

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?

Bezlotoxumab is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Bezlotoxumab on the Heart?

Bezlotoxumab is rarely harmful for the heart.

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?

After taking Bezlotoxumab, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bezlotoxumab can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

No, Bezlotoxumab is not completely safe as it has some side effects.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Bezlotoxumab for mental disorders.

No

Bezlotoxumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bezlotoxumab

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Bezlotoxumab, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bezlotoxumab

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bezlotoxumab with alcohol.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Bezlotoxumab

Zinplava 25 mg/ ml - ₹199775.45
Bezlotoxumab Injection - ₹292458.0

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 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