Ceftriaxone 1000 mg + Sulbactum 500 mg Injection

Ceftriaxone 1000 mg + Sulbactum 500 mg Injection

Ceftriaxone + sulbactam falls under the category of drugs known as 'antibiotics' and is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are induced by the growth of harmful bacteria within or on the body. The harmful bacteria synthesize chemicals called toxins, which can destroy tissue and cause you to become ill. Signs of bacterial infection will be different according to the organ infected by the bacteria.

Ceftriaxone + sulbactam is a fixed combination of two drugs: Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is bactericidal (kills bacteria). It acts by inhibiting the formation of the cell wall (the outer covering of bacteria, which is vital for its survival) by inhibiting protein synthesis. Sulbactam inhibits beta-lactamase activity. Beta-lactamase is a bacterial enzyme that can break down antibiotics (ceftriaxone).

Benefits:

• Ceftriaxone belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotic group, while Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor.
• Ceftriaxone + sulbactam is of a broad spectrum and acts against gram-positive as well as gram-negative bacteria.
• It makes the drug useful in several severe bacterial infections such as infections of the blood (septicemia), bones (osteomyelitis), heart valves (endocarditis), membranes that cover the brain (meningitis), acute bacterial otitis media (middle ear infection) and the lining covering the abdomen (peritonitis) and to prevent and treat infections after surgeries.

Uses:

Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam is for the treatment of bacterial infections. Ceftriaxone is an antibacterial drug. It inhibits the synthesis of the bacterial protective covering, which is crucial for bacterial survival. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor and decreases resistance and increases the action of Ceftriaxone against bacteria.

Instructions to use:

• Don't self-administer.
• Firmly pinch the skin between the thumb and the index finger rapidly.
• Insert the needle directly into the muscle.
• Pull back the plunger; if there is blood in the syringe, remove the needle from the skin.
• Replace the needle with a new one of the same gauge.
• You may give the drug that is already in the syringe.
• Inject the drug slowly.

Dosage:

Inject this injection in the correct dose as directed by your doctor. Do not give higher mg of this drug.

Storage:

• Store this medicine in a cool and dry place.
• Do not leave this infusion open to sunlight.
• Do not leave this infusion open to children and pets.

Side Effects:

• Pain at the site of injection
• Swelling at the site of injection
• Skin rash
• Diarrhoea
• Anaphylaxis
• Increased liver enzymes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Black/tarry stools

Precautions:

• You have been given this combination medication to cure bacterial infections, even if they become resistant.
• Complete the full course, even if you become symptom-free. Stopping it prematurely can cause the infection to recur and be more difficult to treat.
• Diarrhea can be a side effect. Taking probiotics together with Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam might be of benefit. Discuss this with your doctor if you have bloody stools or develop cramps in the abdomen.
• Take with food and lots of water to prevent stomach upset.
• Discontinue use of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam and notify your physician at once if you experience an itchy rash, face, throat, or tongue swelling, or difficulty breathing while using it.