Sulbactam Benefits & Uses

Sulbactam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Meningitis
Cellulitis
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sulbactam Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sulbactam is used -

Moderate

Erythema
Edema
Chest Pain
Inflammation of a vein
Glossitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
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Headache
Fatigue
Chills
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Rash
Itching or burning

Sulbactam Related Warnings

Is the use of Sulbactam safe for pregnant women?

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

Safe
Is the use of Sulbactam safe during breastfeeding?

Sulbactam is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Sulbactam on the Kidneys?

Sulbactam rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sulbactam on the Liver?

Sulbactam is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Sulbactam on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Sulbactam for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sulbactam with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Atenolol

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Sulbactam Contraindications

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

Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sulbactam

Is this Sulbactam habit forming or addictive?

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

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sulbactam. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sulbactam should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Sulbactam cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Sulbactam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sulbactam

Taking Sulbactam with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Sulbactam

Information about the interaction of Sulbactam and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown