Aptum

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  • Contains / Salt: Cefoperazone (500 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)
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Aptum Information

Aptum is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. The alternative uses of Aptum have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Aptum is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Aptum include Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. While these are the most often observed Aptum side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Aptum go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Aptum's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Aptum related warnings talks about Aptum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Aptum is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Aptum are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Aptum have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Aptum is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Aptum Benefits & Uses

Aptum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Aptum 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Generally dose are given in 1:1 ratio
Adult
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
Geriatric
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used


Aptum Side Effects

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

Common

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach Upset

Aptum Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Aptum safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Aptum safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Aptum safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Aptum.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Aptum on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Aptum. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Aptum on the Liver?


    Side effects of Aptum on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Aptum on the Heart?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Aptum on the heart, information on safety of Aptum for the heart is unavailable.

    Unknown


Severe Interaction of Aptum with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Unknown



Aptum Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Aptum

  • Is this Aptum habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Aptum.

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


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Aptum since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Aptum only as per medical advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Aptum for mental disorders.

    No

Aptum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Aptum


    Taking Aptum with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Aptum


    Consumption of alcohol and Aptum together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cefobid® (sterile cefoperazone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162

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