ZOTAMEX COMBI PACK (ceftriaxone 1g + sulbactam 0.5g) 1.5g STERILE IV/IM INJECTION x 1 VIAL.
Generic name: ceftriaxone and sulbactam.
Brand name: Glimor Healthcare.
Class: Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Pack size: 1 vial.
Form: Injection
Strength: 1.5g
Amount: ₦‎2,700

Description: Zotamex is an injectable antibiotic combination used for treating bacterial infections. It contains ceftriaxone, which interferes with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, and sulbactam, which inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes that could degrade ceftriaxone.

Key features:
• Combination of ceftriaxone and sulbactam.
• Available in 1.5 g dosage.
• Comes as a composite pack including vial with solvent.
• Suitable for intramuscular (I.M.) or intravenous (I.V.) use.

Side Effects:
• Allergic reactions
• Gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhoea or nausea
• Changes in blood count
• Local reactions at injection site such as pain or inflammation

Caution:
• Use under medical supervision.
• Not suitable for individuals allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins.
• Dosage adjustment may be necessary in renal or hepatic impairment.
• Monitor closely if there is a history of gastrointestinal disease.