Cefepime + Sulbactam Benefits & Uses

Cefepime + Sulbactam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Peritonitis

Cefepime + 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: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 2 g cefepime and 1 g sulbactam
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 2 g cefepime and 1 g sulbactam

Cefepime + Sulbactam Side Effects

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

Moderate

Inflammation of a vein
Vaginal inflammation
Erythema
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Increased Liver Enzymes
Edema
Chest Pain
Glossitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Itching or burning
Diarrhoea
Urticaria
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
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Fatigue
Chills

Cefepime + Sulbactam Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefepime + Sulbactam safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefepime + Sulbactam without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefepime + Sulbactam safe during breastfeeding?

Cefepime + Sulbactam is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefepime + Sulbactam on the Kidneys?

Cefepime + Sulbactam rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefepime + Sulbactam on the Liver?

Cefepime + Sulbactam is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefepime + Sulbactam on the Heart?

You can take Cefepime + Sulbactam without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cefepime + Sulbactam with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Cefepime + Sulbactam Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Cefepime + Sulbactam

Is this Cefepime + Sulbactam habit forming or addictive?

Cefepime + Sulbactam does not cause addiction.

Cefepime + Sulbactam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefepime + Sulbactam

Cefepime + Sulbactam may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefepime + Sulbactam

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefepime + Sulbactam and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.