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Sulraapix is prescribed in many prescriptions for the treatment of respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections... So what does Sulraapix actually do and how to use it to be effective? best in the treatment of disease?
1. Ingredients and uses of Sulraapix
First, Sulraapix has the following ingredients: Cefoperazone (as Cefoperazone Sodium) 500mg, Sulbactam (as Sulbactam Sodium) 500mg and excipients just enough.The drug is prepared in the form of a powder for injection.
Currently, Sulraapix is indicated in the following cases:
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections such as: acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, purulent pneumonia, bronchiectasis (with infection), secondary infection on chronic respiratory diseases, tonsillitis. Peritonitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis and other intra-abdominal infections. Upper and lower urinary tract infections. Skin and soft tissue infections. Meningitis. Osteoarthritis infection. Pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, gonorrhea and other genital infections. The use of drugs must be prescribed by a specialist, so patients should not use it on their own, because it can cause unwanted reactions.
2. Dosage of drug Sulraapix
Sulraapix is used for intramuscular or intravenous injection. The drug can be used for both children and adults with the reference dosage as follows:
Adults: 2-4g/day.
For severe infections, you can use 8g / day (ie 4g Cefoperazon). Cefoperazone can be used alone. The maximum dose of Sulbactam is 4g/day. Patients with renal impairment: Creatinine clearance < 30 m/min requires dose reduction. Creatinine clearance from 15-30m/min using Sulbactam up to 1g/12 hours (maximum 2g/day). Creatinine clearance < 15 ml/min with maximum sulbactam 500 mg/12 h (maximum 1 g/day). In severe infections, cefoperazone can be added. Children: 40-80mg (Cefoperazon+Sulbactam)/kg/day, equally divided every 6-12 hours.
In severe infections or with little response, can be increased to 160mg/kg/day in 2-4 equally divided doses. Infants 1 week old: The maximum dose of Sulbactam is 80mg/kg/day. For doses requiring cefoperazone above 80 mg/kg/day, additional cefoperazone should be added. Medicines when administered to the patient's body need to be carried out by medical staff, so overdose and missed doses are very rare, so you can rest assured.
3. What are the side effects of Sulraapix when used in treatment?
Sulraapix drug only occurs side effects with certain subjects. Side effects may be encountered when taking the drug such as:
Itching, fever, rash, urticaria, erythema. Increased BUN, increased creatinine, decreased platelet count, proteinuria. Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include hypoprothrombinemia and a tendency to bleed easily. Increase liver enzymes. Decreased granulocytopenia, platelets, red blood cells, increased eosinophils. Interstitial pneumonitis and PIE syndrome... If any adverse effects appear during use, please inform a qualified doctor or pharmacist for appropriate assistance. Note: Pregnant and lactating women are not recommended to use the drug. Because this can affect the development of the child.
Hope with sharing about Sulraapix drug will help the use and treatment process in patients be more effective and safe.
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