Ceftriaxone, Sulbactam Sodium Injection

Ceftriaxone 1000 Mg + Sulbactam Sodium 500 Mg Injection – Santrax-SB 1.5 Injection is an antibiotic, which is a kind of medication used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused by harmful bacteria multiplying inside or on the body. Toxins are produced by these harmful bacteria, which can damage tissue and make you sick. 

This medicine has a bactericidal effect (kills bacteria) by inhibiting protein synthesis, which prevents the formation of the cell wall (the outer protective layer of bacteria that is necessary for its survival). Beta-lactamase is inhibited by sulbactam. Beta-lactamase is a bacterial enzyme that can break down antibiotics (ceftriaxone).

Uses

Ceftriaxone 1000 mg + Sulbactam Sodium 500 mg Injection combines two antibiotics, Ceftriaxone and Sulbactum, to kill bacteria that cause infections. Ceftriaxone works by inhibiting bacterial growth. Sulbactam reduces resistance and improves Ceftriaxone’s antibacterial activity.

It can be used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, sinuses, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues, among other places. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but even if you feel better, you should keep taking it as directed to ensure that all bacteria are killed and that you do not become resistant.

Side effects

The medicine is very much safe to use and is known to show quick and positive results. It is very rare for one to suffer from any side effects, in case you feel so and the symptoms make you worried somehow, contact your doctor as soon as you can. Some common side effects of the medicine include:

• Allergic reaction
• Diarrhoea
• Rash
• Increased liver enzymes

Precautions

• Tell your doctor about your medical history and the possible allergies that you may have.
• If a newborn less than one-month-old is receiving this medication, do not give any calcium-containing products by vein. This can result in serious issues with the vital organs.
• This medication is unlikely to harm a nursing infant because it passes through breast milk in small amounts. Before you start breastfeeding, talk to your doctor.

Direction to use

• The dose of the treatment will be decided by the doctor after analyzing your condition.
• Because it is an injection, it needs proper practice to inject it rightly. Thus, make sure you get it injected by a practising doctor or a nurse only.
• Keep the medicine away from direct contact with sunlight and away from the reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

In what circumstances should I not use Ceftriaxone 1000 mg + Sulbactam Sodium 500 mg Injection?

In cases of gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, kidney disease, seizure disorders, bleeding disorders, antibiotic resistance, and bleeding disorders, Ceftriaxone 1000 Mg + Sulbactam Sodium 500 Mg Injection should be avoided.

Is it possible for me to stop taking Ceftriaxone 1000 mg + Sulbactam Sodium 500 mg Injection all of a sudden?

No, do not abruptly stop taking Ceftriaxone 1000 Mg + Sulbactam Sodium 500 Mg Injection. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. So, even if you feel better, finish the entire course of treatment.