Description
Product Composition (Each vial contains):
Ceftriaxone Sodium I.P. – equivalent to Ceftriaxone 1 g
Sulbactam Sodium I.P. – equivalent to Sulbactam 500 mg
Therapeutic Class: Third-Generation Cephalosporin with Beta-lactamase Inhibitor
Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is a medication known as an ‘antibiotic’ which is prescribed to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria develop within or on the body. Harmful bacteria produce toxins that may injure your body and cause you to become ill. The symptoms of a bacterial infection may vary depending on the region of the body infected by the bacteria.
Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is a combination of Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is a class of drug that eliminates bacterial infections. It kills bacteria. It prevents bacteria from forming their outer wall, so they will not survive. Sulbactam prevents beta-lactamase from functioning. Beta-lactamase is a product produced by bacteria that can destroy antibiotics such as ceftriaxone.
How to Use Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection ?
The Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is administered into a vein or a muscle. The physician or the nurse shall administer it. Do not administer this medication to yourself by injecting it. Your physician will determine how often you have to receive the injection and how many times, depending on your condition. But you have to continue taking your medication until your doctor says to stop. It is a powder that must be dissolved in liquid before it can be administered to the patient with an injection.
Advantages of Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection
The following are some advantages you enjoy from its use:
Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is used to treat numerous bacterial infections and has numerous benefits. The following are some positives regarding its use:
Broad spectrum of action: Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is a combination of two drugs that act in synergy to combat numerous types of bacteria. Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of bacteria by preventing their protective covering. Sulbactam enhances the action of Ceftriaxone against bacteria.
Treatment of bacterial infections: Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, such as respiratory, urinary tract, skin, soft tissue, abdominal, and gynaecological infections.
Increased efficacy: The injection consisting of both Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam is more effective against bacteria. Sulbactam makes Ceftriaxone effective against bacteria by inhibiting the enzymes that can reduce its effectiveness.
Easily tolerated or managed: The Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is generally fine for most individuals. It does not commonly lead to severe side effects or drug issues. Nevertheless, like any medication, it may make certain individuals ill. Some potential side effects include stomach issues, allergic reactions, and blood cell changes.
Side Effects Of Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection
- Anaphylaxis
- Raised liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Black/tarry stools
- Discomfort at the site of injection
- Swelling at the site of injection
- Skin rash
- Diarrhoea
Precautions Of Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection
- You should take this drug if you are suffering from bacterial infections, even those resistant to other treatments.
- Take the recommended dosage entirely and do not stop taking the drug even if one feels better. If the treatment is stopped early, an infection may recur and prove more challenging to treat.
- Diarrhoea may occur as a consequence. The use of good bacteria along with Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection can be helpful. Consult your physician if you notice blood in your stool or experience abdominal cramps.
- Take it with food and drink plenty of water so that there is no tummy ache.
- Immediately inform your doctor if you develop a rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue, or difficulty breathing while on Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection.
