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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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Is the use of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam on heart. So it is not known whether taking Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam will cause side effects on heart or not.
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?
Forming a habit of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection
Taking Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam Injection with food does not harm your health.
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.
Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
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.
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.
No, you can not buy Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
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