Lupitum Injection 1.125 mg

Lupitum Injection 1.125 mg

Lupin Ltd
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Uses of Lupitum Injection 1.125 mg:
Bacterial infections
Composition of Lupitum Injection 1.125 mg:
Tazobactum 125mg + Cefoperazone 1000mg
MRP: 315.5 Inclusive of all Taxes
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Description
Bacterial infections

Uses

Tazobactum is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Cefoperazone is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. It is generally used in treatment for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is typically also used prevent infections after surgery.

Side effects

  • Allergic reaction
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Increased liver enzymes

How to use

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

How it works

Tazobactum is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It makes the condition better by blocking an enzyme (beta lactamase) produced by bacteria to inactivate antibiotics. This reduces resistance and enhances the activity of antibiotics against bacteria.
Cefoperazone is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by preventing the bacteria from forming a bacterial protective covering that's essential for the bacteria to survive, thereby killing them.
Q. Is tazobactam a sulfa (sulfonamide) drug?
Sulbactam does not contain sulfa. It is a beta lactamase Inhibitor

Q. What is tazobactam sodium?
Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used as the sodium salt to increase the antibacterial activity of piperacillin

Q. What is tazact 4.5?
Tazact 4.5 is the brand name for combination of tazobactam and piperacillin

Q. What organisms does tazobactam/piperacillin cover?
Tazobactam in combination with piperacillin is mainly effective against anaerobes and enterococcus, listeria, staphylococcus, citrobacter, haemophilus, moraxella and proteus species but methicillin-resistant staphylococci are resistant to tazobactam/piperacillin

Q. Is tazobactam safe?
Tazobactam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Cefoperazone sulbactam?
Combination of Cefoperazone and sulbactam (beta lactamase inhibitor) are used for the treatment of intra-abdominal infections

Q. Is Cefoperazone nephrotoxic?
No, cefoperazona is not a nephrotoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics, it may increase nephrotoxicity. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Is Cefoperazone safe?
Cefoperazone is safe to use, provided you follow the doctor's advice on using the medication.
  • It is given as an infusion (a drip for 30 minutes) into a vein.Tell the doctor if you have to provide a blood or urine sample for any test because tazobactam and piperacillin may cause false positive results.If you are suffering from diarrhea before, or during the treatment with the drug.If you have kidney or liver problems, low levels of potassium in the blood, or are receiving hemodialysis.If you develop new or worsening infection, or fits (convulsions) during the treatment.If you are on a controlled-sodium diet.If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Your doctor has prescribed Cefoperazone to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Discontinue Cefoperazone and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefoperazone as it may cause increased side effects.

Product Details

SKU: PC-902868
Product Description: Lupitum Injection 1.125 mg is manufactured by Lupin Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
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