Zonkind 1Gm Inj belongs to the group of medicines called broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotics used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the symptoms of conditions like respiratory tract infections and bacterial infections.

Zonkind 1Gm Inj contains Cefoperazone. It binds to specific PBPs (penicillin-binding proteins) located inside the bacterial cell wall, causing the inhibition of the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis, which is necessary for their survival. Thus it kills bacteria and helps treat bacterial infections.

Zonkind 1Gm Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Zonkind 1Gm Inj may cause injection site reactions, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headaches and rash. Most of these side effects of Zonkind 1Gm Inj do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, contact your doctor if the side effects persist or bother you.

Before receiving Zonkind 1Gm Inj, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or food products. Inform your doctor before taking Zonkind 1Gm Inj if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know about your medical history and ongoing medications to rule out any interactions. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zonkind 1Gm Inj to prevent unpleasant side effects.

Zonkind 1Gm Inj contains Cefoperazone. Cefoperazone is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin that has been proposed to be useful against Pseudomonas infections. It is a third-generation antibiotic drug used to treat bacterial infections produced by susceptible organisms in the body, such as respiratory tract infections, peritonitis, skin infections, endometritis, and bacterial septicemia. It works by inhibiting the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria and helps treat bacterial infections.

• Injection site reactions
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headaches
• Rash
• Convulsions or fits
• Decrease in kidney function
• Increase in liver enzymes
• Inflammation of a vein
• Low white blood cell count

Avoid taking Zonkind 1Gm Inj if you are allergic to any of its components. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions after taking Zonkind 1Gm Inj. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take and your health conditions, especially colitis (inflammation in the colon's lining) and hypoprothrombinaemia (decreased prothrombin production), to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Antibiotic resistance develops when bacteria gain the ability to resist the treatment that was designed to kill them. This can be avoided by complying with the dose and duration of therapy as suggested by your doctor. Even if your symptoms improve after a few doses of Cefoperazone, complete the entire course of medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zonkind 1Gm Inj may interact with vaccines (BCG vaccine, Cholera vaccine live, Typhoid vaccine live) and certain types of antibiotics (e.g. rifampin or rifampicin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the colon's lining), hypoprothrombinaemia (decreased prothrombin production), alcoholism, dialysis, and kidney or liver dysfunction.

• BCG VACCINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE LIVE
• CHOLERA VACCINE LIVE
• RIFAMPICIN

• It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Zonkind 1Gm Inj to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
• Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Zonkind 1Gm Inj.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Zonkind 1Gm Inj as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Zonkind 1Gm Inj in fighting off infections.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the body. These harmful bacteria produce toxins, damaging tissue and making you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.