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Schedule H1 (Prescription Required)Broad-Spectrum AntibioticsCode: 61

Cefotaxime Sodium 500mg + Sulbactam Sodium 250mg Injection

Generic Formulation:Cefotaxime Sodium 500mg and Sulbactam Sodium 250mg Injection
Pack Size:Vial & Wfi
Common Commercial Brand Equivalents:Market reference only
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Clinical Overview

Cefotaxime Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium is a parenteral combination of a third-generation cephalosporin and a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Cefotaxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis with exceptional activity against Gram-negative bacilli and Streptococcus pneumoniae, while sulbactam neutralizes beta-lactamases produced by resistant pathogens. Indicated for severe intra-abdominal infections, septicemia, meningitis, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and bone and joint infections.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

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Usage Guidelines

Administered by a qualified healthcare professional via deep intramuscular injection or slow intravenous injection/infusion after aseptic reconstitution with Water for Injections (WFI). Solution should be inspected for particulate matter prior to administration.

General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.

Possible Side Effects

Common: Pain and phlebitis at injection site, diarrhea, nausea, transient fever. Rare/Severe: Anaphylactic shock, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and pseudomembranous colitis.

*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.

Precautions & Warnings

Contraindicated in patients with severe cephalosporin or beta-lactam hypersensitivity. Perform skin sensitivity test if indicated. Reduce dose in patients with marked renal insufficiency.

Schedule H1 (Prescription Required)

This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.

Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.