Description
Ceftriaxone Sodium 250mg & Sulbactum Sodium 125mg Injection – LUCEFT-SB 375 INJECTION is a mix of two medicines called Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium. It is used to treat bacterial infections. Ceftriaxone is a type of medicine that fights infections. It works by stopping bacteria from making a protective shell that they need to survive. Sulbactam is a substance that helps make Ceftriaxone, an antibiotic, work better against bacteria by stopping some bacteria from resisting it.
Uses of Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection
This injection has two drugs named Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium. Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic from the cephalosporin group, and Sulbactam is a substance that helps stop certain bacteria from breaking down antibiotics. Ceftriaxone and sulbactam work well against a wide range of bacteria, including both good and bad types. The drug works well for several serious bacterial infections. These include infections in the blood, bones (osteomyelitis), heart valves (endocarditis), membranes around the brain (meningitis), middle ear (acute bacterial otitis media), and belly lining (peritonitis). It is also used to help prevent and treat infections after surgeries.
Precaution to use for Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium InjectionÂ
- You should not take Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection if you are allergic to penicillin, any cephalosporin antibiotic, or any of its ingredients.
- Before taking Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection , tell your doctor if you have kidney issues, liver problems, or diabetes, or if you are taking any other antibiotics.
- Do not stop using Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection suddenly, as it can cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
- Before you take this injection, tell your doctor if you have problems with your body’s salts, have had seizures, or have stomach or intestine diseases.
- Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection is likely safe for children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and older adults.
- Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection probably don’t have a reaction with alcohol.
- Ceftriaxone and sulbactam can make you feel dizzy. Taking antibiotics can upset the normal bacteria in your large intestine. This may lead to the growth of a harmful bacteria called Clostridium difficile, which can cause severe diarrhea.
Directions to use for Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium InjectionÂ
Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection should only be given by a healthcare worker. Make sure to not skip any planned times for taking this medicine. You need to finish the treatment, even if you start feeling better. Stopping the treatment suddenly might change how well the medicine works.
Possible Side Effects of Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium Injection
Here are the common side effects of Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium, which are given below:
- Pain at the injection site
- Swelling at the injection site
- Skin rash
- Diarrhoea
- Anaphylaxis
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Black/tarry stools
