Sulbactam + Ampicillin Injection 2gm - Antibacterial Medication

Sulbamed 2mg Injection

Active component: Sulbactam sodium

Description:

• A semi-synthetic beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotic.
• Has good inhibitory activity against beta-lactamase enzyme-producing bacteria.
• Used commonly with other antibiotics to treat various drug-resistant bacteria.
• Direct antimicrobial activity against Acinetobacter species, Bacteroides fragilis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Neisseria meningitidis.

Uses:

• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Bacteraemia/sepsis
• Meningitis
• Surgical wounds
• Urinary tract infections

Therapeutic Effects:

• Irreversible inhibitor of β-lactamase.
• Binds with the penicillin-binding proteins (PBP) of specific bacterial species exhibiting direct antimicrobial activity.

Interaction with other drugs:

• Inform your physician about all prescribed medicines, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal supplements you have taken before.
• Probenecid may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment with sulbactam.

Storage:

• Store between 20°C to 25°C.
• Avoid exposure to heat, light, and moisture.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Administration:

• Available only as injections.
• Administered intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle) by the healthcare provider.
• Dosage and frequency determined by the healthcare provider based on the severity of the disease.

Safety Advices:

• Pregnancy: Safety during pregnancy is unknown. Consult your doctor.
• Breastfeeding: Excreted in small levels in breast milk. Consult your doctor.
• Lungs: Unknown how it affects patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor.
• Liver: Inform your doctor if you've ever experienced liver problems.
• Alcohol: Not recommended to take alcoholic beverages during treatment.
• Driving: May make you feel lightheaded. Avoid driving or using heavy machinery.

Side Effects:

• Serious: Severe allergic reactions (rashes, itching, difficulty in breathing, fever).
• Common: Injection site pain, thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the vein), diarrhoea.

Word of Advice:

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to antibiotics/penicillin.
• Complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve.
• Inform your doctor if you have any viral infection, especially mononucleosis, or any kidney disease.
• Report any rashes, itching, or difficulty in breathing while taking the injection.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

FAQs:

1. What should I ask the doctor before taking Sulbamed 2mg injection medication?
   • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to antibiotics/penicillin. Give your detailed medical history before taking the medication.
2. Can I stop taking Sulbamed 2mg injection once my symptoms improve?
   • No, it is essential to complete the full course of treatment even if your symptoms improve.
3. What precautions should be taken before/during the Sulbamed 2mg injection medication?
   • Inform your doctor if you have any viral infection, especially mononucleosis, or any kidney disease. Report any rashes, itching, or difficulty in breathing while taking the injection. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
4. Can Sulbamed 2mg injection treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
   • Yes, Sulbamed 2mg injection can treat urinary tract infections in combination with ampicillin.
5. Is it safe to take Sulbamed 2mg injection during pregnancy?
   • Sulbamed 2mg injection’s safety during pregnancy is unknown. Inform your doctor if you plan on becoming pregnant before taking this medication.

Fact Box:

• Molecule name: Sulbatam sodium
• Therapeutic class: Antibiotics
• Pharmacological Class: Beta-lactamase inhibitors
• Indications: Severe multidrug-resistance (MDR) bacterial infections

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