USES OF CEFOSAL INJECTION

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF CEFOSAL INJECTION

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection contains two different medicines, Cefoperazone and Sulbactum, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Cefoperazone works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Sulbactam reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone against bacteria.

Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CEFOSAL INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about the

Common side effects of Cefosal

• 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

HOW TO USE CEFOSAL INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW CEFOSAL INJECTION WORKS

Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. Cefoperazone is an antibiotic. It 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cefosal 1000mg/500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.