Cefoperazone & Sulbactam Sodium Injection

Defonex-Forte is the fusion of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam Sodium Injection which is a combination medicine prescribed to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. The growth of the microorganisms is stopped by using this medicine and their future spread is also inhibited by it. Infections such as the ear, lung, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, sinus, and throat are solved by it.

Out of the two active ingredients, Cefoperazone is associated with a class of medications which are called antibiotics which work very well to prevent the formation of the protective covering of the bacteria that is very crucial for its survival. Sulbactam on the other hand is linked to the beta-lactamase inhibitors class of medicines which reduce the resistance of the previous drug and also enhance the activity of Cefoperazone against the bacteria.

Uses of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam Sodium Injection

Cefoperazone and Sulbactam Sodium Injection are very effective to fight against the various types of bacterial infections which may occur in various body parts.

• Both the active medicines in this injection fight against bacterial infection.
• It effectively kills the bacteria and makes sure that it doesn’t come back easily.
• Infections like lung infection, urine infection, blood infection, meningitis, gonorrhea, skin, abdominal, bone are treated by using it.
• The combination of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam is effective against all organisms that are sensitive to cefoperazone.
• Due to the broad spectrum of activity of sulbactam/cefoperazone, it may be prescribed in addition to some other antibiotics when needed.

Side Effects Of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam Sodium Injection

Cefoperazone and Sulbactam Sodium Injection may cause some common mild side effects which tend to go away with time as the body starts to adjust itself with time. In case they don’t go away after a while then the doctor should be contacted right away as the same side effects may worsen over a period of time.

• Allergic reaction
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Anemia

Directions For Use

This injection is not to be self-administered and is supposed to be used under the guidance of a healthcare expert or a doctor. The dose adjustment will be done by the doctor and none of the appointments should be skipped as missing a dose may result in the associated symptoms coming back and becoming hard to treat.

Safety Precautions

The individual should consult the concerned healthcare expert about the health problems that may be there. There are some cases where special attention is needed while injecting this injection as if proper care isn’t given then the individual may end up getting severe problems.

• Consuming alcohol isn’t allowed while taking this medicine.
• A healthy diet should be taken and plenty of water should be consumed for faster recovery.
• Those women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor before taking this injection.
• Tell the concerned doctor if the patient is having any problem related to the liver.

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