About Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml
Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as respiratory tract (lungs) infection, urine infection, blood infection, meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), skin, abdominal, bone, and joint infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefoperazone (cephalosporin antibiotic) and sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefoperazone works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. On the other hand, sulbactam works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of cefoperazone against the bacteria. Together, Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml helps to treat bacterial infections.
Take Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience diarrhoea, allergic reaction, abnormal liver function tests, and anaemia (low number of red blood cells). Most of these side effects of Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Before starting Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml if you are breastfeeding as Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
Uses of Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml
Bacterial infections.
Medicinal Benefits
Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as respiratory tract (lungs) infection, urine infection, blood infection, meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), skin, abdominal, bone, and joint infections. Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefoperazone (cephalosporin antibiotic) and sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefoperazone works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. On the other hand, sulbactam works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of cefoperazone against the bacteria. Together, Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml helps to treat bacterial infections.
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Side Effects of Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml
- Diarrhoea
- Allergic reaction
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Anaemia (low number of red blood cells)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
After taking Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml if you have allergy-like symptoms including rash, swelling of the face/lips/throat, difficulty in breathing, or tightness in the chest, immediately contact your doctor. Do not take Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml if you have an allergy to Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml, cephalosporins penicillin class of antibiotics as it may cause a skin rash, itching, and difficulty in breathing. People having liver disease or jaundice (yellowing of skin/eye) should not take Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml, as it can damage your liver severely. You may have diarrhoea in some cases which can be managed by taking it with any probiotics and plenty of fluids. Do not take antacids along with Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml may have interaction with a diuretic (furosemide), anticoagulants (warfarin), other antibiotics (gentamicin).
Food-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-disease interactions: Lactagard 1500 Injection 20 ml may have interactions with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures, dialysis, kidney, and liver dysfunction.
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