CEFOPERAZONE AND SULBACTAM
Cefoperazone is a cephalosporin antibiotic, and sulbactam is added to block the enzyme some bacteria use to destroy it. Together they cover a wider range of organisms than cefoperazone alone. The combination is given by injection, usually in hospital.
What Cefoperazone and Sulbactam Is Used For
- Serious chest and abdominal infections
- Complicated urinary tract infections
- Skin, soft tissue and post surgical infections
- Infections caused by bacteria resistant to simpler antibiotics
Common Side Effects
- Loose motions
- Pain at the injection site
- Skin rash
- Temporary changes in liver or blood test results
Precautions
Mention any earlier reaction to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics before the first dose. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment and for a few days after, as cefoperazone can cause flushing and vomiting with it. The full course is completed even after the fever settles, otherwise resistant bacteria are left behind.
This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.
