What is Cefoperazone Sodium for:
Used for upper and lower respiratory and urinary tract infections; skin, soft tissue, bone and joint infections; septicemia, meningitis, peritonitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, gonorrhea, and other abdominal and genital tract infections
How does Cefoperazone Sodium work:
Cefoperazone works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
How should Cefoperazone Sodium be used:
Take this drug as directed by the doctor
Common side effects of Cefoperazone Sodium :
Allergic reactions, reversible neutropenia, Transient rise in SGOT-SGPT and alkaline phosphatase, eosinophilia, positive direct coombs test, anemia and reduced hematocrit.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Call your doctor to find out what to do.
What precautions should I take when taking Cefoperazone Sodium :
If you have an allergy to cefixime or any other part of this drug. - Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins and penicillins.
Can I take Cefoperazone Sodium with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Cefoperazone Sodium :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.
Therapeutic Classification
Cephalosporins
What is Sulbactam for:
It is used to treat bacterial infections
How does Sulbactam work:
Sulbactam protects ampicillin from being wiped out by some types of bacteria
How should Sulbactam be used:
It is given as a shot into a vein.
Common side effects of Sulbactam :
Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
Loose stools (diarrhea). Yogurt or probiotics may help. You may get these products at health food stores or in some pharmacies. For women, vaginal yeast infection. Report itching or discharge.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Sulbactam :
If you have an allergy to ampicillin, sulbactam, any penicillin, or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea), even after drug is stopped. Any bruising or bleeding. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Sulbactam with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Sulbactam :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Other Beta-Lactams
