Lactagard 1500 Injection

Composition of Lactagard 1500 Injection

Lactagard 1500 Injection contains Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin and Penicillin class of medicines.

Uses of Lactagard 1500 Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Lactagard 1500 Injection contains two different medicines
• Cefoperazone and Sulbactum
• that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Cefoperazone works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Sulbactam reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone against bacteria. Lactagard 1500 Injection can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear
• sinus
• throat
• lung
• urinary tract
• skin and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days
• but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

How Lactagard 1500 Injection works

Lactagard 1500 Injection is a combination of two medicines: Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. Cefoperazone is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone against bacteria.

How to take Lactagard 1500 Injection

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Lactagard 1500 Injection

Most side effects of Lactagard are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Lactagard 1500 Injection

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you. Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Stopping early lets the strongest bacteria survive, and they are the ones that come back resistant. Stop and seek emergency care for swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash — a penicillin allergy can be serious. Tell every doctor and pharmacist if you have ever reacted to penicillin. Tell your doctor if loose motions become severe or watery, or continue after the course — this needs attention rather than an anti-diarrhoeal. Antibiotics do not work against colds, flu or most sore throats, which are caused by viruses.

Do not take Lactagard if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics. Not for anyone with a known penicillin allergy.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner. May reduce the reliability of the oral contraceptive pill if you have vomiting or loose motions — use additional precautions during the course. Tell your doctor if you take methotrexate or a blood thinner.

How to store Lactagard 1500 Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Lactagard 1500 Injection

You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance. Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Lactagard 1500 Injection may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. Stop taking Lactagard 1500 Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Cephalosporin and Penicillin