Lyforan Plus

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₹ 82.9
1 INJECTION 1 Packet ₹ 82.9
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  • Manufactured by: Hetero Drugs Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cefotaxime (1000 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)

Lyforan Plus Information

Lyforan Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Lyforan Plus have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Lyforan Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lyforan Plus as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Lyforan Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Lyforan Plus has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lyforan Plus related warnings talks about Lyforan Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lyforan Plus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lyforan Plus contraindications section.

Besides this, Lyforan Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Lyforan Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Lyforan Plus Benefits & Uses

Lyforan Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lyforan Plus 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

Lyforan Plus Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lyforan Plus safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Lyforan Plus safely.

  • Is the use of Lyforan Plus safe during breastfeeding?


    Lyforan Plus is safe for breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Lyforan Plus on the Kidneys?


    Lyforan Plus rarely harms the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Lyforan Plus on the Liver?


    Lyforan Plus does not damage the liver.

  • What is the effect of Lyforan Plus on the Heart?


    Using Lyforan Plus does not have any harmful effects on the heart.



Severe Interaction of Lyforan Plus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Lyforan Plus Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Lyforan Plus

  • Is this Lyforan Plus habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Lyforan Plus has not been reported.

Lyforan Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lyforan Plus


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lyforan Plus to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lyforan Plus


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



Frequently asked Questions about Lyforan Plus

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Lyforan Plus?

Take Lyforan Plus as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Lyforan Plus without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Lyforan Plus is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lyforan Plus with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Lyforan Plus can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lyforan Plus cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Lyforan Plus does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Lyforan Plus.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Lyforan Plus work?

Lyforan Plus is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Lyforan Plus is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.



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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 727

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

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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