Cefoperazone + Sulbactam
Information about Cefoperazone + Sulbactam
Cefoperazone + Sulbactam Uses
Cefoperazone+Sulbactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Cefoperazone + Sulbactam works
Cefoperazone + Sulbactam is a combination of two medicines: Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. Cefoperazone is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone against bacteria.
Common side effects of Cefoperazone + Sulbactam
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Decreased hemoglobin, Decreased hematocrit level, Low blood platelets, Coagulation disorder, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Diarrhea, Nausea, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Vomiting, Increased bilirubin in the blood
Medicine brands for Cefoperazone + Sulbactam
MagnexPfizer Ltd
₹683 to ₹11624 variant(s)
LactagardIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹31 to ₹4193 variant(s)
ZosulCipla Ltd
₹234 to ₹5792 variant(s)
Zonamax ESMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹171 to ₹2752 variant(s)
3Cef NovoAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹81 to ₹2793 variant(s)
FytobactCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹149 to ₹3624 variant(s)
Troyperazone STroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹372 to ₹4892 variant(s)
Kephazon S ForteUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹639 to ₹7572 variant(s)
Kepime SbHetero Drugs Ltd
₹177 to ₹5343 variant(s)
Omnibact ForteAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹2401 variant(s)
Expert advice for Cefoperazone + Sulbactam
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Cefoperazone + Sulbactam may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Stop taking Cefoperazone + Sulbactam and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.