What is the most important information I should know about bacitracin injection?
Before your child receives bacitracin injection, tell the doctor if the child has a history of
kidney disease.
Many other drugs can damage the kidneys and should not be used together with
bacitracin. Tell your doctor if your child is receiving chemotherapy, medicines used to treat a
bowel disorder, medications to prevent organ transplant rejection, antiviral medications, or any
other injected antibiotics.
Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an
allergic
reaction:
hives;
difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious side effects of bacitracin injection include urinating less than usual or not at all,
blood in the urine, lower back pain, or painful urination.
Make sure your child receives this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by
the doctor. Your child's symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated.
Bacitracin injection will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
What is bacitracin?
Bacitracin injection is an antibiotic that treats staph infection caused by a bacteria called
staphylococcus (STAF-il-oh-KOK-us).
Bacitracin injection is used in infants to treat pneumonia. It is also used to treat an
infection that causes pus to build up between the lungs and the membrane that covers them.
Bacitracin injection may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving bacitracin injection?
Your child should not receive this medication if he or she is allergic to bacitracin.
Before receiving bacitracin injection, tell your child's doctor if the child is allergic to any
drugs, or if your child has a history of kidney disease. If your child has either of these conditions,
he or she may not be able to receive bacitracin, or may need dosage adjustments or special tests
during treatment.
How is bacitracin injection given?
This medication is given as an injection into a muscle. A doctor, nurse, or other
healthcare provider will give your child this injection.
Lung infections in infants are serious conditions, and your child will most likely be
kept in the hospital while being treated with bacitracin injection.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your child's kidney function
may need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Make sure your child receives this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by
the doctor. Your child's symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated.
Bacitracin injection will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since bacitracin injection is usually given in a hospital, it is not likely your child will miss
a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Tell your child's caregivers right away if you think the child has received too much
of this medicine.
What should I avoid while receiving bacitracin injection?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity
while your child is receiving bacitracin injection.
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