Nefsul 1gm Injection 20ml

Nefsul Injection is a combination medicine containing sulbactam and cefoperazone as active ingredients. It is an antibiotic medicine that 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 kill the various susceptible bacterial organisms.

Nefsul Injection 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.

Dosage

Overdose

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

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the Injection 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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

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

Directions for Use

Nefsul Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an Injection. Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Nefsul Injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information available about the safety of Nefsul Injection 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

Can I take Nefsul Injection while breastfeeding?

The components of Nefsul Injection 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

Can I drive if I have consumed Nefsul Injection?

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Nefsul Injection?

It is strictly advised not to consume alcohol when you have taken Nefsul Injection 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 may develop an allergic reaction after taking Nefsul Injection

Contraindications

If you are allergic to sulbactam, cefoperazone or any other antibiotics of the penicillin and cephalosporin class or any of the ingredients of Nefsul Injection.

Side effects

• Loose stools
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Fever
• Chills
• Allergic reactions
• Pain and tenderness at the site of Injection
• Rashes with redness of the skin

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• There is limited information available on the interactions of Nefsul Injection with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains sulbactam & cefoperazone, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination too.
• 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.

Storage and disposal

• Store this medicine below 25°C.
• Protect it from light.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.
• Any unused portion should not be stored and should be discarded properly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Nefsul Injection?

Nefsul Injection 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.

What do you mean by the inappropriate use of antibiotics?

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.

How is Nefsul Injection given?

Nefsul Injection is usually given intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision. This medicine will only be by nurse or doctor. The route of administration is usually being decided by your doctor. Do not self-inject.