Fosmicin Special Precautions

Fosmicin should be administered with caution in patients with liver disorders.
Fosmicin should be administered only by the IV route. In addition, it is desirable for the administration to be performed by IV drip infusion whenever possible.
It is known that phlebitis and angialgia may occur following IV administration of Fosmicin. Therefore, sufficient care should be taken with regards to the selection of the injection site and the technique to be employed for the administration and the rate at which the drug solution is injected should be as slow as possible.
In the case of patients who are on long-term therapy, it is desirable to periodically perform liver and kidney function tests as well as hematological tests.
Fosmicin contains 14.5 mEq of sodium/g (potency); accordingly, care should be taken when administering it to patients who need to reduce their sodium intake due to heart failure, kidney failure, hypertension.
Use in pregnancy: The safety of Fosmicin during pregnancy has not yet been established. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid its use in female who are or may be pregnant.