Sulbactam



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  • Contains / Salt: Sulbactam


Sulbactam Information



Sulbactam Benefits & Uses

Sulbactam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Sulbactam Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • पेट की गैस
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Chills
  • Injection Site Allergic Reaction
  • Rash
  • Itching or burning

Sulbactam Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Sulbactam safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Sulbactam safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Sulbactam safe during breastfeeding?


    Sulbactam does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

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


    Sulbactam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Sulbactam on the Liver?


    Sulbactam is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Sulbactam on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Sulbactam with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Sulbactam Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Sulbactam

  • Is this Sulbactam habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Sulbactam.

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


    After taking Sulbactam you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Sulbactam is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Sulbactam cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Sulbactam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Sulbactam


    Sulbactam may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Sulbactam


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sulbactam with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

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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