Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Composition for Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
₹159.5
₹79.75/Injection
2 ml in 1 vial
1 Vial
Medicine Overview of Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection
Side effects of Cefoperazone
Common
Allergic reaction, Nausea, Diarrhoea.
How to use Cefoperazone
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection works
Cefoperazone is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.
Side effects of Sulbactam
Common
Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Jaundice, Abnormal liver function tests, Allergic reaction, Hives, Redness of skin, Ankle swelling, Limb swelling, Difficulty in swalloing, Shortness of breath, Facial swelling, Skin swelling, Tongue swelling, Throat swelling, Injection site bruising, Injection site bleeding, Stomach cramp, Wheezing.
How to use Sulbactam
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection works
Sulbactam blocks the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics.
In Depth Information on Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection
Expert advice for Cefoperazone
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
- Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
- Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Cefoperazone immediately and consult your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or other unexpected symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if there is the previous history of drug allergy.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Expert advice for Sulbactam
- It is preferentially given as an injection directly into a vein or into a muscle but tablet form is also available.
- Tell the doctor if you have diabetes and regularly check your urine for sugar level; ampicillin and sulbactam may cause false positive results.
- Do not start or continue the sulbactam and consult your doctor: If you have asthma, runny nose due to allergy (hay fever), or kidney or gastrointestinal disease especially inflammation of large intestine (colitis), If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding or become pregnant while taking ampicillin and sulbactam.
Warnings
Special precautions for Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection
Alcohol
CAUTION
Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection may cause symptoms such as
+more flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).
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Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is safe to use during lactation.
Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea....
+moreAvoid prolonged use of Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
It is not known whether Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection al
+moreters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Sulbace
+moref 1000 mg/500 mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Sulbace
+moref 1000 mg/500 mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Sulbacef 1000 mg/500 mg Injection
Frequently asked questions for Cefoperazone
Q. What is cefoperazone sulbactam?
Combination of cefoperazone and sulbactam (beta lactamase inhibitor) are used for the treatment of intra-abdominal infections
Q. Is Cefoperazone nephrotoxic?
No, cefoperazona is not a nephrotoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics, it may increase nephrotoxicity. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Q. Is Cefoperazone safe?
Cefoperazone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Sulbactam
Q. Is Sulbactam a sulfa (sulfonamide) drug?
Sulbactam does not contain sulfa. It is a semisynthetic beta lactamase Inhibitor
Q. What is Sulbactam sodium?
Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used as the sodium salt to increase the antibacterial activity of penicillins
Q. Is Sulbactam safe?
Sulbactam is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
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