Uses of Cefoperazone 2g

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1. Effects of Cefoperazone 2g

Cefoperazon 2g drug is prepared in the form of a powder for injection with the main ingredient being Cefoperazone 2g. Cefoperazone is used in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Indications for drug use are as follows:
Bone infections Genital infections in women Pneumonia Tissue and skin infections Respiratory tract infections Urinary tract infections Peritonitis Cholecystitis Cholangitis Follicular infection Abdominal Blood Infection Meningitis Pelvic Infection Endometriosis Gonorrhea In addition, Cefoperazon 2g is also used in the prevention of infections after surgery such as abdominal surgery, gynecology, orthopedic trauma, ...

2. Dosage and how to use Cefoperazone 2g

The following information is provided for patient reference, but does not replace advice from a doctor and medication instructions. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before deciding to take the drug.
2.1. How to use Cefoperazone 2g Cefoperazone 2g is prepared in powder form, so it can be used intramuscularly or intravenously.
2.2. Dosage The dose of the drug will depend on the age and condition of the disease, there will be an appropriate dose for each case.
Mild and moderate infections in adults: usual dose 1 - 2g (Cefoperazone) every 12 hours. Severe infections in adults: usual dose 2 - 4g (Cefoperazone) every 12 hours. Dosage for children: 25-100mg/kg every 12 hours. Divide the dose evenly, do not exceed 12g/day. Patients with renal impairment: no need to reduce the dose of Cefoperazone in this case. Patients with liver disease, biliary obstruction: the maximum dose is 4g/24 hours. Patients should not stop taking the drug on their own or take more medication than prescribed by the doctor. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or gets worse.
2.3. What to do in case of overdose or missed dose? In case of emergency or overdose: patients should immediately contact 115 medical center or go to the nearest medical address for timely examination and treatment. If the patient forgets to take the medicine, take Cefoperazone as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time to make up for the next dose, skip it and take your next dose at the scheduled time. The patient should not take an extra dose to make up for the missed dose.

3. What side effects does Cefoperazone 2g cause?

When using Cefoperazone, patients may experience some unwanted side effects that have been reported such as:
Skin rash, urticaria rate 0.6 - 0.8% Eosinophilia Diarrhea occurs at a rate of about 3.9%. Nausea, vomiting with the rate of 0.6%. Phlebitis Hypoprothrombinemia Superinfection However, not everyone taking Cefoperazon 2g also has the symptoms of side effects as above. There are other possible side effects not mentioned. So, if you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Be careful when using Cefoperazone 2g

Before taking Cefoperazone the patient should:
The patient should inform the doctor if he or she is allergic to cefodizime, lidocaine or any other drugs. Patients with liver failure or kidney failure, have fibroids. Inform your doctor about any medications, herbs or supplements you are taking. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant and planning to become pregnant: Cefoperazone and sulbactam can cross the placental barrier. Currently, there are no reports of safety when used in pregnant women. Therefore, the patient should only take the drug during pregnancy when absolutely necessary. Tell your doctor during lactation: Only small amounts of cefoperazone and sulbactam are excreted in breast milk. However, to ensure safety for mother and baby, care should be taken when using Cefoperazon.

5. Drug interactions Cefoperazone 2g

Drug interactions Cefoperazone 2g with other drugs may change the drug's ability to work or increase the effect of side effects. Patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any medications they are taking, including prescription or non-prescription drugs, and dietary supplements. Patients should not arbitrarily stop taking the drug or change the dose without the permission of the doctor.
Absolutely do not use the drug in combination with food, alcohol, tobacco, because it can cause interactions with certain drugs. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist about taking your medicine with food, alcohol and tobacco. Sulbactam/cefoperazone and amino glycosides should not be mixed together, as this will reduce the drug's activity. When used in combination, it is necessary to interrupt the infusion and wash the infusion tube between the two doses. Lindocaine: The initial reconstituted solution should not be made with 2% lindocaine HCl because these suspensions are incompatible. Sterile distilled water was used to make the initial reconstituted solution and diluted with 2% lidocaine to make a compatible solution. Be careful when combining cefoperazone with anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because of the potential for bleeding. Cefoperazone should not be mixed with amikacin, gentamicin, meclofenoxate, ketamycin B, diphenhydramine, doxycynlin, ajmalin, potassium magnesium aspartate to avoid precipitation. When cefoperazone is co-administered with hydroxylin dihydrochloride, aminophillin, procainamide, pentazocin, proclorperazine, cytochrome C, aprotinin after 6 hours, there is a change in drug properties. The patient's health condition can greatly affect the use of Cefoperazon 2g. Therefore, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any health problems.
Cefoperazon 2g drug belongs to the group of drugs to treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals and antifungals. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take drugs according to prescription or consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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