Curam Injection Special Precautions

Talk to the doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Curam if the patient: has glandular fever; is being treated for liver or kidney problems; is not passing water regularly.
If the patient is not sure if any of the previously mentioned apply to them, talk to the doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Curam.
In some cases, the doctor may investigate the type of bacteria that is causing the infection. Depending on the results, the patient may be given a different strength of Curam or a different medicine.
Conditions the patient needs to look out for: Curam can make some existing conditions worse, or cause serious side effects. These include allergic reactions, convulsions (fits) and inflammation of the large intestine. The patient must look out for certain symptoms while they are taking Curam, to reduce the risk of any problems. See "Conditions the patient needs to look out for" under Side Effects.
Blood and urine tests: If the patient is having blood tests (such as red blood cell status tests or liver function tests) or urine tests (for glucose), let the doctor or nurse know that they are taking Curam. This is because Curam can affect the results of these types of tests.
500 mg/100 mg powder for injection or infusion: Curam contains approximately 31.4 mg (1.4 mmol) of sodium. This is equivalent to 1.57% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. Curam contains approximately 19.6mg (0.5 mmol) of potassium i.e. essentially "potassium-free".
1000 mg/200 mg powder for injection or infusion: Curam, 1000mg/200mg contains approximately 62.9mg (2.7 mmol) of sodium. This is equivalent to 3.145% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
Curam, 1000 mg/200mg contains approximately 39.3 mg (1.0 mmol) of potassium. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.
Driving and using machines: Curam can have side effects and the symptoms may make the patient unfit to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery unless the patient is feeling well.