Description
Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection is the formulation of the medication belonging to the brand CEFLIC 1.5 which is helpful in treating bacterial infections. When there is a growth in the harmful bacteria than the chances of bacterial infections increase. The bacteria can affect the life of the person by making him sick.
Being the combination of the two medications the bacteria are treated and killed. As a Cephalosporin antibiotic, Ceftriaxone kills the bacteria that exist in the body. The formation of the cell wall helps the bacteria to grow is prevented with the use of this supplement. The enzyme Beta-Lactamase which is produced by the bacteria is blocked by Sulbactam. When both the supplements get combined then the combination of the medication is helpful in treating bacterial infections.
The person is advised to take the use of this medication as long as the doctor has advised. The combination of the medication is only effective if the instructions of the doctor are followed. It is suggested that the person should not use or stop the use of this medication on his own. The combination of the medication is administered by healthcare professionals, doctors, etc. After taking the medicine some of the common side effects can also occur which may either disappear gradually or may persist. If the side effects persist or make the person uncomfortable then the doctor should be consulted.
Benefits Of Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection
The combination of this medication is helpful in treating bacterial infections. A variety of bacteria including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are prevented with the help of this medication. The combination of the medication helps in giving relief to various bacterial infections including blood infections (septicemia), bones (osteomyelitis), heart valves (endocarditis), etc. The bacterial infections followed by the surgery are also treated with the combination of this medication.
Directions To Use This Medicine
The combination of this medication is to be injected after consulting the doctor. The doctor will instil the injection after examining the health condition of the person. The person is advised not to administer the injection on his own. The doctor, nurse, healthcare professionals, etc will instil the injection in the vein or the muscle.
Side Effects Of Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection
The use of this medication can cause some common side effects. The side effects can remain varying from person to person. In some people, the side effects remain for a short time and in some, the side effects can remain for a long time. Some of the common side effects after the use of this medication are as follows :
- Swelling at the injection site
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pain at the injection site
Precautions To Be Taken For Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam Injection
- The use of this injection requires some precautions. Following are the precautions that the person should consider :
- Before the use of this medication, the person should tell the doctor if he has any medical history including kidney, liver disease, etc
- The person should tell the doctor if he is having or has any kind of vaccination before the use of this medication
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques: Can the person stop the use of this medication on his own?
Ans: No, the person is advised not to stop the use of this medication on his own even though he has started feeling better. The person should take the medication as long as the doctor has prescribed it.
Ques: What should the person do if he misses the dose?
Ans: The person should take the missed dose as soon as he remembers. But the person is advised not to double the dose. If the person remembers to take the dose during the time of the second dose then it is recommended to take the second scheduled dose and skip the missed dose.
