Sulbactam (1000mg) + Cefoperazone (2000mg)
Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
1 Injection in 1 vial
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg 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.
Related Warnings
Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).
Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
It is not known whether Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
There is limited information available on the use of Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Zostum 2000 mg/1000 mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
