Medicines based on Cefotaxime Sulbactam
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Information
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Benefits & Uses
- Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Dosage & How to Take
- Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Side Effects
- Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam with Other Drugs
- Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Cefotaxime + Sulbactam
- Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Benefits
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Gonorrhea
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Blood Infection
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Cellulitis
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Peritonitis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam 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.
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Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is used -
Severe
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Moderate
- Colitis
- Vaginal inflammation
- Erythema
- Edema
- Chest Pain
- Inflammation of a vein
- Glossitis
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
- पेट की गैस
- Fatigue
- Chills
- Rash
- Itching or burning
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam safe for pregnant women?
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Is the use of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam safe during breastfeeding?
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What is the effect of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam on the Kidneys?
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What is the effect of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam on the Liver?
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What is the effect of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam on the Heart?
Severe Interaction of Cefotaxime + Sulbactam with Other Drugs
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefotaxime + Sulbactam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Mononucleosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Cefotaxime + Sulbactam
Question almost 6 years ago
Is Cefotaxime + Sulbactam safe to use?
Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Question about 6 years ago
What is Cefotaxime + Sulbactam?
Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician
Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.
Question about 5 years ago
Can Cefotaxime + Sulbactam treat meningitis?
Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology
Yes, Cefotaxime + Sulbactam is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Question over 5 years ago
Does Cefotaxime + Sulbactam cover anaerobes?
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Yes, Cefotaxime + Sulbactam covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Question almost 6 years ago
Does Cefotaxime + Sulbactam cover pseudomonas?
Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Cefotaxime + Sulbactam covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
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