Cefoperazone + Sulbactam

Classification - Critical care antibiotic injection

What is cefoperazone /sulbactam injection?

It is an antibiotic injection.

It contains third generation cephalosporin and a beta lactamase inhibitor.

It is widely used in critical care units.

Cefoperazone /sulbactam injection uses-

It is used to treat moderate to severe infections in the ICU.

Respiratory infections

Abdominal infections

Urinary tract infections

Blood infections

Skin /tissue infections

Cefoperazone /sulbactam injection working-

It is a powerful antibacterial medicine.

It degenerate the bacterial cell wall.

It causes leaking of the cell wall content.

It leads to cell death.

Sulbactam extends the effect of antibiotic.

It prevents the breakdown of cefoperazone.

Cefoperazone /sulbactam injection side-effects-

The common side effects include-

Diarrhea

Nausea

Vomiting

Elevates liver enzymes

Decrease blood platelets

Serious side effects

Allergic reaction

Severe skin reaction

Uncontrolled bleeding

Liver toxicity

Kidney impairment

What are the red flag symptoms that need emergency care?

Severe allergic reaction

Severe bleeding

Severe skin reaction

Cefoperazone /sulbactam injection precautions-

Avoid using alcohol, it can cause disulfiram like effect.

It can prolong the bleeding time.

Avoid surgeries or dental procedures.

It must be cautiously used in -

Liver impairment

Kidney diseases

Sodium restricted diets

Cefoperazone /sulbactam injection warnings -

It can cause an allergic reaction.

It must be checked for sensitivity.

It must not be used in conditions of active bleeding.

What are the Cefoperazone /sulbactam drug interactions?

Avoid Cefoperazone /sulbactam injection with -

Blood thinners

Aminoglycoside antibiotics

The powder must not be dissolved Lactated Ringer's Solution for dissolution.

Cefoperazone /sulbactam injection storage -

The freeze -dried product is kept at 25-30 degree Celsius.

Protect from moisture and light.

Keep solution below room temperature for 24 hours.

It can be used within 7 days, if the solution is stored at 2-8 degree Celsius.

Left over portion must be discarded.

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