Cefratam

Cefratam

cefoperazone + sulbactam

Manufacturer:

Dexa Medica
Full Prescribing Info
Contents
Cefoperazone sodium, sulbactam sodium.
Description
Each 1 g vial contains cefoperazone sodium 500 mg and sulbactam sodium 500 mg.
Indications/Uses
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, upper and lower urinary tract infections; peritonitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, other intra-abdominal infections; skin and soft tissue infections.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adults: 2-4 g daily in 2 divided doses. Maximum of 4 g/day. Children: 40-80 mg/kg/day in 2-4 divided doses. Maximum of 160 mg/kg/day.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillin, sulbactam, cefoperazone or other cephalosporins.
Special Precautions
Patients with poor diet, malabsorption or receiving parenteral nutrition for long-term period. Patients with liver and kidney disfunction.
Use in pregnancy and lactation: Cefratam injection is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, maculopapular rash, urticaria, eosinophilia, drug fever, reversible neutropenia, reduced hemoglobin or hematocrit. May cause false positive result on the direct Coombs' test; headache, fever, pain at injection site, trembling; increased SGOT/SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol, aminoglycosides, ringer lactate solution, lidocaine.
MIMS Class
Cephalosporins
ATC Classification
J01DD62 - cefoperazone and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Cefratam inj
Packing/Price
1 g x 1's
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