Cefoperazone/sulbactam
Cefoperazone/Sulbactam
Cefoperazone/Sulbactam (pronunciation: sef-oh-per-uh-zone/sul-bak-tam) is a combination antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term 'Cefoperazone' is derived from 'Cephalosporin', a class of antibiotics, and 'perazone', a suffix used in pharmaceutical nomenclature. 'Sulbactam' is derived from 'sulfa', a type of antibiotic, and 'bactam', a suffix used in pharmaceutical nomenclature.
Usage
Cefoperazone/Sulbactam is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. This helps to prevent the bacteria from breaking down the antibiotic, which allows the antibiotic to work better.
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Side Effects
As with all medications, Cefoperazone/Sulbactam may cause side effects. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or rash. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Precautions
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, stomach/intestinal diseases (e.g., colitis).
Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cefoperazone/sulbactam
- Wikipedia's article - Cefoperazone/sulbactam
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