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Bactocef 1 g Injection

Manufactured byRAMSON REMEDIES
ContainsCefoperazone (500 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)
Description
Bactocef 1 g Injection is a combination of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. It is used to treat infections of the lungs, urinary tract, bone, joints, stomach, skin, etc. caused by bacteria. This medicine prevents the spread of infections by killing bacteria. The side effects of Bactocef 1 g Injection are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anaemia (low number of red blood cells),etc. Bactocef 1 g Injection is given under the guidance of a medical professional in a hospital setting. Do not skip any scheduled appointments when you are taking this medication. Complete the course of treatment even if you feel better after a few doses. Your infections might not be treated completely if you discontinue this medicine early. Bactocef 1 g Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. If you are taking any medicines and herbal supplements, inform your doctor before starting the treatment. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Bactocef 1 g Injection.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bactocef 1 g Injection

  • Headache
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Blood in urine
  • Decrease in blood cell count
  • Chills
  • Injection site pain
  • Anemia

Uses of Bactocef 1 g Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Intra-abdominal Infections
  • Bacterial Septicaemia
  • Skin and Soft tissue infections
  • Gynaecologic infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Bactocef 1 g Injection can be observed rapidly after administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Bactocef 1 g Injection remains active in the body is not clinically established. However, it may take few days to completely kill the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment withBactocef 1 g Injection. It may increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, irregular heartbeat, warmth or redness under your skin, sweating, etc. Inform your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Bactocef 1 g Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Bactocef 1 g Injection may be safe to use during pregnancy as animal studies indicate no harm to your foetus. However, human data is not available. Consult your doctor to understand the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Bactocef 1 g Injection may pass into the breastmilk in small quantities only, hence it should be used with caution. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding to understand the potential benefits and risks.

Allergy

Avoid receiving Bactocef 1 g Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms as skin rash, itching, swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Bactocef 1 g Injection may be safe to use during pregnancy as animal studies indicate no harm to your foetus. However, human data is not available. Consult your doctor to understand the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

Breast-feeding

Bactocef 1 g Injection may pass into the breastmilk in small quantities only, hence it should be used with caution. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding to understand the potential benefits and risks.
General warnings

Kidney impairment

Use Bactocef 1 g Injection with caution if you have a history of kidney problems. As this medicine is excreted through the kidney, it will lead to an accumulation of it, leading to increased side effects. Dose adjustment may be necessary for severe conditions.

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Bactocef 1 g Injection even if you feel better.

Diarrhoea

Bactocef 1 g Injection may kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestine. This may decrease the gut-friendly bacteria and may promote the growth of harmful bacteria (Clostridium difficile), resulting in diarrhoea.

Liver diseases

Use Bactocef 1 g Injection with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of serious side effects. Close monitoring of the concentration of this medicine in your blood is necessary if a higher dose is used. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Dose adjustment may be necessary for severe conditions.

Missed Dose

Since Bactocef 1 g Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Bactocef 1 g Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment withBactocef 1 g Injection. It may increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, irregular heartbeat, warmth or redness under your skin, sweating, etc. Inform your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
Interaction with Medicine

Live cholera vaccine

Furosemide

Typhoid vaccine live

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Benedict's or Fehling's Test

Benedict's or Fehling's Test is used for testing sugar levels in urine. Bactocef 1 g Injection may give a false-positive result for the determination of sugar in your urine with Benedict's or Fehling's reagent. Hence, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are receiving Bactocef 1 g Injection before the lab test.

Coomb's test

Coomb's test is used to detect anaemia caused by the excessive destruction of red blood cells. Use of Bactocef 1 g Injection may give a false result for the Coombs test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Bactocef 1 g Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinical or hospital setting. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor about all of your current medications. Consult your doctor immediately if you have any severe side effects.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Bactocef 1 g Injection contains Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. Cefoperazone interferes with bacterial cell wall formation and kills the bacteria. Sulbactam reduces Cefoperazone resistance against bacteria and makes it more effective in treating infections.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Beta-lactamase inhibitors, Third generation cephalosporins

Schedule

Schedule H

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