Cefoperazone

Uses	Bacterial infection
Therapy	Antibiotic
Side Effects	Loose stools, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, allergic reactions

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Molecule Description

Cefoperazone is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, joints and bones. This medicine acts by inhibiting the formation of the cell wall and killing the various susceptible bacterial organisms. Cefoperazone will be given to you by a doctor or nurse at the hospital setting or a clinic. Inform your doctor about all the known medical conditions, medical and medication history as well as all the medicines you are taking, including herbal supplements.

Uses

Respiratory tract infection
Urinary tract infection
Skin and soft tissue infection
Joint and bone infection
Uterus and ovary infection

Contraindications

When should one not use Cefoperazone

If you are allergic to cefoperazone or any other antibiotics of the penicillin and cephalosporin class or any of the ingredients of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Loose stools
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Fever
Allergic reactions

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information available about the safety of Cefoperazone during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will tell you about the use of this medicine after assessing the needs.

Breast Feeding

The components of Cefoperazone pass into the breastmilk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, he/she will advise if the medication should be used during lactation or not.

Driving

It is highly unlikely that Cefoperazone will affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

It is strictly advised not to consume alcohol when you have taken Cefoperazone as it can cause reactions like flushing, sweating, headache or fast heartbeats. Do not consume alcohol for at least five days after the last dose of this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a history of severe allergic reactions to antibiotics.
You have a disease related to the liver and kidney.
You are taking blood-thinning medicines.
You are suffering from diarrhoea when on treatment or even after discontinuing the treatment.
You notice abnormal bleeding.
You develop an allergic reaction after taking Cefoperazone.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cefoperazone acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Cefoperazone 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.
Medicines or solutions containing ethanol can cause flushing, sweating, headache and increased heartbeats.
If you are taking an antibiotic that belongs to the aminoglycoside class, it is advisable to monitor kidney functions regularly.
Simultaneous use of anti-gout medicines like probenecid should be used with caution.

Dosage

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give Cefoperazone. Therefore, it is less likely that you shall receive more of this medicine. If you experience any symptoms right after taking the medicine, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the medicine should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cefoperazone is used to treat severe infections caused by various bacterial organisms. It aids to treat infections of the lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, joints and bones.

Inappropriate use of antibiotics constitutes taking antibiotics when not needed, for wrong diseases, taking inappropriate dosage and not completing the course of antibiotic treatment as prescribed by the doctor.