Can the use of Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam cause diarrhoea?

Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam

Uses	Bacterial infection
Therapy	Antibiotic
Side Effects	Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, pain at injection site

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Molecule Description

Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam is an antibiotic medicine. It contains a combination of two medicines, ceftriaxone and sulbactam. Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam is used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine will be given under the medical supervision of your doctor or nurse. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and indigestion. If any of these side effects become severe, please consult your doctor promptly. If you experience any allergic reactions, such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath, seek immediate medical assistance. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are currently on any other medications for a health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before using this medicine. It is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol, as it can lead to excessive drowsiness when combined with this medication. Ensure you get adequate rest to support faster recovery, follow a healthy diet, and drink plenty of water.

Uses

Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam is used to treat various bacterial infections.

Contraindications

When should one not use Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam

If you are allergic to ceftriaxone, sulbactam or any of the ingredients of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Diarrhoea
Nausea
Vomiting
Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information on the effect of Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam during pregnancy. Thus, it is advised not to take this medicine unless your doctor gives you this medicine after assessing the need.

Breast Feeding

Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam passes into breastmilk. Be cautious while breastfeeding when on this medicine.

Driving

No information is available about the effect of this medicine on the ability to drive or use machines. However, if you observe or experience any side effects, it is advised not to drive or use machines.

Alcohol

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol. However, alcohol may worsen the side effects like dizziness. It is advisable to avoid alcohol after getting injected.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have an allergy to any antibiotics.
You experience diarrhoea.
You have liver or kidney or gall bladder disease.
You experience allergic reactions.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ceftriaxone acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections. However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) that can destroy ceftriaxone. Sulbactam inactivates this enzyme and hence helps ceftriaxone to function optimally.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders.

Dosage

Overdose

This medicine will be given by a doctor or nurse, thus the chances of an overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms, inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of this medicine will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed any dose of this medicine, inform your doctor or nurse immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, the use of Ceftriaxone+Sulbactam can cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them. It is an antibiotic that kills both good and bad bacteria, when good bacteria present in the intestine gets killed, it can cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to your doctor about it.