Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Rare Side-Effects
- 7 Technical Classification
- 8 Prescription Statistics
- 8.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 8.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 8.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 8.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 8.5 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 8.6 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 8.7 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 9 Available Alternatives
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Overview
VIATRAN 3GM INJ is a Schedule H drug.VIATRAN 3GM INJ is composed of: CEFOPERAZONE SODIUM (2 GM), SULBACTAM (1 GM)
Cefoperazone injection is used to treat bacterial infections in the different parts of the body.It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, cefoperazone will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is needed for them to survive.
Usage
CEFOPERAZONE SODIUM is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Respiratory Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacterial Pneumonia, Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infections), Bone InfectionCEFOPERAZONE SODIUM can address symptoms like: Cough, Sneezing, Fever, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions
- You should not use Cefoperazone,if you are allergic to it.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.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.
- If you’re on blood thinners, Cefoperazone can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
- Using cefoperazone with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended.
- Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.
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Do not take cefoperazone,without medical advice.
Common Side-Effects
CEFOPERAZONE SODIUM : Skin Rash, Eosinophilia, BLOOD CLOT, Eyelid Inflammation, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Fever, Loose MotionRare Side-Effects
CEFOPERAZONE SODIUM : Pain, Mouth Ulcer, Itchy Skin, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Body Discoloration, Chills, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Throat Soreness, Pale Skin, Face Swelling, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Feet Swelling, Right Side Upper Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Bloody Or Red Colored StoolsTechnical Classification
CEFOPERAZONE SODIUM is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVESPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily | 93% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 3 Days | 33% |
| 5 Days | 19% |
| 4 Days | 14% |
| 2 Days | 14% |
| 12 Days | 5% |
| 14 Days | 5% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 4% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 4% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 14% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 29% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 25% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 14% |
| 70yrs and above | 11% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 14% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| RABLET 20MG TAB | 72% |
| DOLO TAB 650MG | 66% |
| LACTIHEP SYP | 62% |
| LEVIPIL 500MG TAB | 48% |
| A TO Z TAB | 48% |
| LINEZOLID 600MG TAB | 38% |
| AMIKACIN 1000MG INJ | 34% |
| GLYCEROL SYP | 21% |
| AMIKACIN INJ | 21% |
| SHELCAL 500MG TAB | 21% |
| CEFTUM 500MG TAB | 21% |
| PERFALGAN INJ | 17% |
| AMLODIPINE 10MG TAB | 14% |
| VOVERAN 75MG TAB | 14% |
| LEVIPIL INJ | 14% |
| RABLET 20MG INJ | 14% |
| BUDECORT NEB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 193% |
| SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 176% |
| TLC (HEMATOLOGY) | 79% |
| UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 72% |
| LFT (SCREENING) | 69% |
| SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY) | 66% |
| RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 62% |
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 59% |
| PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY) | 45% |
| BILIRUBIN TOTAL (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 41% |
| COAGULATION PROFILE (HEMATOLOGY) | 38% |
| PCV TEST (HEMATOLOGY) | 34% |
| HB (HEMATOLOGY) | 34% |
| PLATELET COUNT (HEMATOLOGY) | 28% |
| URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 21% |
| URINE ANALYSIS (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 17% |
| TFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 17% |
| RBC COUNT (HEMATOLOGY) | 17% |
| SERUM GLOBULIN (SEROLOGY) | 17% |
| NCCT SCAN HEAD (CT SCAN) | 14% |
| C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (HEMATOLOGY) | 14% |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN ESTIMATION (MICROBIOLOGY) | 14% |
| BIOPSY (BIOPSY) | 10% |
| SERUM PROCALCITONIN (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
| Blood Sugar Monitoring (Others) | 10% |
| Rest At Home (Relief) | 10% |
Available Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| AXOBACT 1.5GM INJ | INR 430 for 1 INJECTION | SULBACTAM 500 MG, CEFOPERAZONE SODIUM 1 GM |
| VIATRAN 3GM INJ | INR 958 for 1 INJECTION | CEFOPERAZONE SODIUM 2 GM, SULBACTAM 1 GM |