Zosyn Benefits & Uses

Zosyn is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Zosyn 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Zosyn Related Warnings

Is the use of Zosyn safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Zosyn safely.

Safe
Is the use of Zosyn safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zosyn.

Safe
What is the effect of Zosyn on the Kidneys?

Zosyn rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zosyn on the Liver?

Zosyn is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zosyn on the Heart?

Zosyn is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zosyn with Other Drugs

Zosyn should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Apixaban

Doxycycline

Amikacin

Zosyn Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Asthma
Cystic Fibrosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Zosyn

Is this Zosyn habit forming or addictive?

Zosyn is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Zosyn you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zosyn only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Zosyn for mental disorders.

No

Zosyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zosyn

Taking Zosyn with food does not cause any problems.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Zosyn

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zosyn with alcohol will be.

Unknown