Cefotam

Composition for Cefotam Products

Cefoperazone + Sulbactam

Cefotam Products are primarily used for

Bacterial infections

About Cefotam Products

Uses of Cefotam Products

Cefoperazone+Sulbactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Cefotam Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Cefotam are Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Decreased hemoglobin, Decreased hematocrit level, Low blood platelets, Coagulation disorder, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Diarrhea, Nausea, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Vomiting, Increased bilirubin in the blood.

Severe

Side Effects of Cefotam are Anaphylactic shock, Anaphylactic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Hypoprothrombinemia, Hemorrhage, Vasculitis, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Pseudomembranous colitis, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Exfoliative dermatitis, Maculopapular rash, Blood in urine.

How Cefotam Products work

Cefoperazone + Sulbactam is a combination of two medicines: Cefoperazone + Sulbactam1 and Cefoperazone + Sulbactam2. Cefoperazone + Sulbactam1 is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Cefoperazone + Sulbactam2 is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone + Sulbactam1 against bacteria.

Patient Concerns about Cefotam Products

Frequently asked questions about Cefotam Products

Frequently asked questions about Cefotam Products

Q. What is Cefotam 500mg/500mg Injection?
Cefotam 500mg/500mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. Cefoperazone is an antibiotic which works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone against bacteria.
Q. How long does Cefotam 500mg/500mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Cefotam 500mg/500mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Cefotam 500mg/500mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 27th Apr 2023.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
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