Augcef 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection

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₹ 190
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  • Manufactured by: Wanbury Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cefoperazone (1000 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)

Augcef 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 190
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 190
205 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Wanbury Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cefoperazone (1000 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)

Augcef Information

Augcef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Augcef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Augcef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Augcef include Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Augcef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Augcef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Augcef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Augcef related warnings talks about Augcef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Augcef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Augcef contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Augcef with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Augcef, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Augcef Benefits & Uses

Augcef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Augcef Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Generally dose are given in 1:1 ratio
Adult
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
Geriatric
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used

Augcef Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Augcef safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Augcef without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Augcef safe during breastfeeding?


    Augcef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Augcef on the Kidneys?


    Augcef may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Augcef on the Liver?


    Side effects of Augcef on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Augcef on the Heart?


    Side effects of Augcef on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

    Unknown


Severe Interaction of Augcef with Other Drugs

Augcef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Unknown



Augcef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Augcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Augcef

  • Is this Augcef habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Augcef is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Augcef will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Augcef only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Augcef is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Augcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Augcef


    Taking Augcef with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Augcef


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Augcef as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cefobid® (sterile cefoperazone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162

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