Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection is a prescription medicine. Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Rash, Allergic reaction. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection 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.
It is also important to note that Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection related warnings talks about Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection in conditions like Allergy.
Drug interactions for Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam safely.
Is the use of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection on the Heart?
Information about safety of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection habit forming or addictive?
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection
Taking Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Occasionally Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Yes Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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