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Cefuroxime + Sulbactam
INFORMATION ABOUT CEFUROXIME + SULBACTAM
Cefuroxime + Sulbactam Uses
Cefuroxime+Sulbactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Cefuroxime + Sulbactam works
Cefuroxime + Sulbactam is a combination of two medicines: Cefuroxime and Sulbactam. Cefuroxime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which blocks the action of enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate Cefuroxime . Addition of Sulbactam reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefuroxime against bacteria.
Common side effects of Cefuroxime + Sulbactam
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Increased liver enzymes, Allergic reaction
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12 Apr 2021 | 06:13 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Cefuroxime + Sulbactam
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections, even if they have developed resistance.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Stop taking Cefuroxime + 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.