BECTOMED PLUS INJECTION 1 g / 2 g

CEFOTAZ INJECTION 250 mg/500mg/1 gm
November 9, 2017
AZIMED I.V. INJECTION
November 9, 2017
BECTOMED PLUS INJECTION 1 g / 2 g Cefoperazone & Sulbactam Injections
Composition : Each vial of Bectomed Plus 1 g contains Cefoperazone sodium equivalent to 500 mg of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam sodium equivalent to 500 mg Sulbactam.
Each vial of Bectomed Plus 2 g contains Cefoperazone sodium equivalent to 1 g of Cefoperazone and Sulbactam sodium equivalent to 1 g Sulbactam.
Indications : It is indicated for the treatment of Respiratory Tract Infections (Upper and Lower), Urinary Tract Infections (Upper and Lower), Peritonitis, Cholecystitis, Cholangitis, and Other Intra-Abdominal Infections, Septicemia, Meningitis, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Endometritis, Gonorrhea, and Other Infections of the Genital Tract.
Contraindications : In patients with allergy to Cephalosporin. In patients hypersensitive to penicillin, the possibility of allergic cross reactions should be borne in mind.
Adverse Effects : Rash, skin reactions, fever, eosinophilia, urticaria, and pruritus. Haematological - Slight decreases in Hb conc and haematocrit value. GI effects, diarrhoea or loose stools, nausea, and vomiting. Mild, transient elevations of serum SGOT, SGPT, and alkaline phosphatase concentrations. Renal effects - Transient elevations in BUN and serum creatinine concentrations.
Dosage : Adult: Ratio of sulbactam:cefoperazone is 1:1. Doses are expressed in terms of cefoperazone.  Mild to moderate infections: 1-2 g daily, given in equally divided doses every 12 hours.  Severe infections: Up to 4 g daily, given in equally divided doses every 12 hours; max dose of sulbactam: 4 g daily.
Child: Ratio of sulbactam:cefoperaone is 1:1. Doses are expressed in terms of cefoperazone.  Recommended doses: 20-40 mg/kg/day, given in equally divided doses every 6-12 hours.  For serious infections: Up to 160 mg/kg/day, given in 2-4 equally divided doses may be used.  Max dose of sulbactam: 80 mg/kg/day Renal impairment: Dose adjustments may be needed.